Sign talk

by Ernest Thompson Seton

Clouds (Rolling). Rotate the flat hands over each other from in front of the face, to over the head.

Clouds (Rain). Look upward, swing the flat hands at arm’s length, palms down over the head; then add Rain.

Fr. les nuages; Ger. die Wolken.

Coal. Sign Hard, Fire, and Good.

Fr. le charbon; Ger. die Kohle.

Coat or Clothes. Hold the L hands near the breast, palms in; swing them down to the waist.

Fr. l’habit; Ger. der Rock.