Six-Blank. If you turn this domino you will hear of the death of an esteemed friend, or an acquaintance—will experience the loss of a relative or member of your family—or some one will die in whom you are interested. To a farmer, or the owner of horses or other animals, it may denote the loss of some of the animals rather than human beings; but it foretells death in some shape, and may even mean to warn you of your own decease.
Double-Five. Is a decidedly lucky domino in everything you undertake. It foretells success in all enterprises, but does not assure you that you will become rich.
Five-Four. This domino shows to a lady that she will probably marry a poor man, have a large family of children, and then become a widow. He may be pretty well off, to appearance, when she marries him, but if it be so, she will find that he has debts and expensive habits that will bring him to poverty and the grave. It is not a good domino for money matters, for if you have lost money, or if people owe you, the turning of this domino shows that you will not be apt to get the cash. To a farmer it is a sign of good crops; but it is also a sign that something unfortunate will occur in connection with the farm—such as cattle lost or injured, or property of some kind destroyed.
Five-Three. Denotes ample means, without any other peculiarity of fortune. If you turn this domino you may calculate you will never be poor, and may become quite wealthy. But to one already wealthy, it shows that though he may not become poor, he will never be any better off than he then is, and perhaps not so well off. To young people the domino denotes comfortable circumstances after marriage, but not over-zealous love. It shows no positive bad luck in love matters, at the same time that it does not assure you of devoted attachment of your proposed partner for life, of either sex. On the whole, it is a pretty fair domino for any one to turn.
Five-Two. If you are in love, you will probably be unfortunate; for though you may get the person you want, and an apparently happy marriage may follow, it will prove an unhappy one in the end. Nevertheless, your happiness may continue for some time after marriage. To a gentleman this domino foretells a thrifty and industrious wife, though one with an unhappy temper or disposition. To a single lady it denotes thrift and independence as long as she remains single. If a man is engaged in a speculation, or is about starting any new enterprise, he will not be likely to succeed. If you are a candidate for office, you will be defeated. On the whole, this is not a lucky domino for gentlemen, though for ladies it is a pretty fair one.
Five-One. Is a jolly domino for persons fond of excitement. It predicts that you will receive an invitation to a dinner, or social gathering, or to some place where you will enjoy yourself. If a married lady turns this domino it is a sign she will present her husband with a triple addition to his family—all boys. To a young lady it predicts a beau, who will not be rich or refined, but rather a rough customer, and she will discard him and marry another. If you expect to earn or to receive money, this domino is one of disappointment.
Five-Blank. If a man turns it, he will be either a gambler or a rich rogue, if he has brains enough, and if his intellect is not sufficient, he will probably be a small swindler, or the favored lover of a lewd woman, or both. Although these will be his characteristics, yet circumstances may place him in a different position; but he will always be mercenary, selfish, impudent, and without pride of character. To a girl this domino foretells an unhappy marriage, and misfortune by that means; but if she remains single, and keeps clear of lovers, she will avoid the ill omen.
Double-Four. Is a good and smooth domino for lovers, for farmers, and for laboring people of all kinds. On the contrary, lawyers, doctors, or professional men who turn it, will probably have a spell of hard times to encounter. To little girls and boys it predicts that they will soon be invited to a party, and have much pleasure. If any one is about to give a party, and turns this domino, he or she may count on a first-rate time, for everything will go on well, and the party will be a decided success. It likewise predicts that a wedding will come off very soon.
Four-Three. Those who turn this domino will marry young, live happily, and will not probably have more than one child that will live. It denotes neither poverty nor riches. To a couple who are childless, it is a sign of a second marriage. If a married person who has children turns this domino, it is a sign that the family will be reduced by death or long absence.
Four-Two. Foretells a change in your circumstances, condition, family, relations, or your ideas. It is not known what the change will be, but that there will really be a change, fate has ordained. It may be nothing at all serious, or it may be something that will affect your whole life. For instance, a young person who turns this domino may get married—that will be an important change, but whether the marriage will be a happy one, is not known. A married person may lose their partner—a man may fail in business, or may become pious and join the church—a family may break up housekeeping and take board, or may lose a favorite child. Indeed, a thousand little incidents may occur in life which will cause a change in your usual routine. To farmers and persons who work hard for a living, the change will probably be a favorable or happy one. To rich and lazy people it will be an unfortunate one. To any other than these two classes it is uncertain what the nature of it will be. If you have offended your lover, or any particular friend, this domino shows that you will soon make up and become stronger friends than ever. It is a lucky domino for farmers in business matters, although it does not point out any particular good fortune that awaits them.