HANDS AND CHARACTERS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 788, 8 October 1929, Page 5

HANDS AND CHARACTERS

MODERN READINGS THE SQUARE OR USEFUL HAND This hand is of medium size, firm in texture, and square in shape. From the palm to the tips, the fingers are of even width, except the joints, which slightly protrude. thumb is large, with the base well developed; the nails are usually square and short. The owner of such a hand is punctual orderly, and precise, inclined to be a slave to custom, having great respect for authority, and a love of discipline. He or she has much perseverance and tenacity of purpose, a liking for order, conventionality, truth, and fair play. There must be a place for everything, and everything in its place. He is not really aggressive or quarrelsome, but very determined and can he rather stubborn when opposed. This hand indicates little originality or imagination, and some tendency is shown to deny what cannot be felt, seen, or heard. It is not easy for such people to adapt themselves to others, though they are sincere In their promises and trustworthy In their friendships.

There is some leaning tov'ard science, and ability for language and mathematics. Strong points are force of character, application and strength of will, and the “useful hand” belongs to successful business people, teachers and lawyers. To obtain the good opinion of these people it is well to be civil and polite, for they will dislike you if you are brusque or rough in speech, if you »we unpunctual, or if you interfere in an way with their plans. A lore of home and duty is indicated, though they are not demonstrative, and haye little use for sentiment. Once they tell you they care for you, they expect you to believe it. and they see no necessity to repeat it time after time. These people make a success of business, but they have no wings, and do not often rise high above the material plane.

When dressmaking, press open every seam as you go along: this makes all the difference. Lay the stuff wrong side up and press the closed seam under a thin cloth. Then open out with one hand, rubbing the seam hard with a damp cloth until the turnings lie out flat. Put a cloth over it and press slowly and heavily. Proper pressing of seams will give a more professional look to your garments.