LANGUAGE OF POSTAGE STAMPS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 9, 8 December 1883, Page 2

LANGUAGE OF POSTAGE STAMPS.

Almost everything has a language of its own, and even such a simple thing as a .post-stamp conveys, certain Mgns or message* according to how it is placed on the envelope. Shonld s postage-slarap be placed upside down on the left hand corner of the envelope, it infers that the writer loves you ; m the .same corner if put on cross-way^ " Sly heart belongs to another;" o^ put straight it says " Good-bye." If put upside down m the tight band corner, it means " You must wiite no more," or that no more communication is needed. If placed m the centro of the top it means "Yes;" of if m the centre of the bottom of the envelope, " No." If put cross-ways on the righthand corner, it asks a question "Do you love me V If put at the right angle of the left hand corner, it answers, " I hate you." The left, hand corner at the bottom means " t wish," or require your friendship ;" if put straight on the top right hand corner, it infers that "acquaintance is required," or "aa answer expected." If put on a line oa the '.eft hand side with the surname, it means "Accept ray love;" gupside down m the same line, " I'm engaged." If on the right hand: side of surname, U I long to see yoliy, write immediately."