The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-26
READING HUMAN NATURE.
Personal characteristics as Shown
by the Features.
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he continued, sis extremely interesting, ana
enables one to discriminate wisely In busi-
ness as well as in social life. 1t is also
great aid in making discreet selection OF
friends and associates, and it often saves one
from becoming the dupe and victim OF I'M
scrupulous and designing persons. re-
member once continued the scientific man,
"when delayed in small town in Western
Maryland on business, | missed the train
and was compelled TO put up at the inn, the
only one for miles around. A luck would
have it it was fair time and the town was
crowded, as was the inn, and when applied
for room was not surprised TO learn that
il would be necessary to have a bed-fellow.
Being tired went up stairs early and looked
over my new quarters. 1t would be lmpossl-
BILE for me to describe the ROOM D1t , y was 49,
enough, threatened every moment TO deposit
Won on the floor / had Just turned In when
the door opened, and in stalked my bed lei
low. Tall, lank, with top boots ana trousers
stuck in them, he possessed anything put 3
pleasing appearance. was struck with the
peculiar glare Of his eye, the shape OF MS
nose and mouth, and came to the conclusion
that he was crazy, or bordering on that state:
determined to keep awake, ana II was Wen
1 did, for about an hour after when al was
which the moonlight was streaming, and ap
preached the bed. Instinctively l reached
for my pistol, which was in convenient reacn
and waited. In less time than It takes 10 tell
it was seized by the throat. | tried TO nal;
loo. but could not. In my fright the pistol
was forgotten, but recovering my presence OF
mind pushed it to his waist and fired HIS
hand relaxed, and uttering cry OF pain ne
disappeared through the door. was arrest
ed the next day and came very near Delng
rin
the room for the purpose of stealing, and
when he went to interfere was shot. After 1
had given my testimony young physician
stepped forward and swOre the man was
crazy. This ended the trial and was re-
leased. The man was afterward sent 10 the
insane asylum, where he died.
II told you this story" continued the
speaker. "merely to show you how, with the
knowledge of reading the human face, I'M
doubtedly saved my life"
man. "by which an ordinary person can tell
the character of a stranger~
"Well," answered the scientific man, by
the eyes, the hair, the nose the mouth, the
forehead, the chin, and last, but not least, by
the walk. In my opinion this faculty shoul9
every person should become thoroughly
familiar with the fundamental principles, al
least 1t is well known fact that animals
possess in a large degree this talent-ln TACT
it could be called an intuitive perception q
character. This is more especially menifest
in the more intelligent classes Of animals
for instance, observe how cat, horse or q
dog will watch and read the character OF
their masters, and acting as they do upon the
conclusions thus drawn, regulate their con-
duct Women also have in a large degree
the faculty of reading human nature, and
their conclusions are usually correct.
But" he continued, ito go into detail
we'll commence with the eyes, the most elo-
quent features OF the countenance. In iaet,
they are miniature windows through which
every desire, passion and impulse looks Out
and differ widely in color, brightness, size,
shape and expression. For instance. q
large, bright eye denotes quick perception,
and is indicative of great susceptibility 70
external influences, while small, dull, sunk.
en- eyes will retain impressions longer.
Beautiful eyes, with finely arched eyebrows,
when found in man, indicate one OF truly
refined and artistic nature, and one who Is
an ardent admirer, and appreciative OF SYM
metry, elegance and loneliness wherever they
appear" .oou.,,,, ovas .;n woman 81
asked the reporter.
"Why, when beautiful eyes, with finely
arched eyebrows, appear in woman they
denote a character fond of dress, pleasure,
music and other artistic pursuits, although
at times they are Indicative of cruel, spite
full nature Large, full eyes, resembling a
cats, are indicative of timid, stupid. treaeh-
erous nature, and the possess0r OF such eyes
will seem frightened and apprehensive when
engaged in conversation with you"
Before you give me your opinion relative
to black eyes," ventured the reporter, "lei
me call your attention to the color OF my
own"
After assuring the reporter that he would
be careful, he continued: when you meet
person possessed of black eye. you must
look out; they are apt to be artful, crafty,
treacherOus and always scheming Secretlye
in marked degree, they are possessed Of
unrelenting malignity, and when once re-
solved upon an undertaking are thoroughly
reckless. Beware of putting confidence in
persons possessed Of such eyes. While the
majority of black are bad. some OF them are
exceptions indicating frankness, warm al
lection and great degree OF character
There Is one thing, however, to be remem-
They are capable of taking fearful ven.
geance, and never forget an injury, and VIII
bide their time.
"Blue eyes, or might add" he continued
Eight eyes, because they are in the same
category as rule, are cunning. Being full
of tactics they keep their secrets well, and
are like snakes in the grass. While profess.
ing the greatest friendship for you they are
likely to be plotting your ruin. Like DlacR
eyes, there are some exceptions, and these
able truthful. atfectionate; Once perverted
acter above described and seek your ruin;
Lastly, in speaking of the eyes, let me call
your attention to gray eyes. These. taken as
rule, make good friends, although pos
sessed Of good deal of selfishness, and per
sons having such eyes are generally pains
taking, intelligent and thrifty.
1.-THE forehead" he continued, us another
important factor In the general makeup. OF q
person. 1t Is the seat OF reason, and here
intellectual powers reside. directly over
the eyes are located the perceptive faculties,
and directly over these and occupying the
upper part of the forehead are the reflective
faculties, the literary powers being found
between the two. A person, therefore, pos
sessing wide and high forehead generally
"How about the mouth q said the report
er. What important part does that play In
reading the character Of a person.
"a very important one" answered the
scientist, "a large mouth belongs to coarse,
vulgar person. Lips with cherry redness
having a cushioned appearance, belong to
domestic natures, fond of kisses and caresses,
they make affectionate friends. Lips. on
the other hand, that are thin denote a great
deal of self-control, and an indication oil
GOODNESS and unsociability. You have often
seen persons with their lips habitually open
Well. they belong to class that thirst for
notoiiety, applause. and commentator.
Generally speaking, they are deficient in pas
Zone Of the most eloquent and important
factors In the Rbu6Idl uldhC-up VI pCloOh
character is the nose. When wide and prom
inent ii indicates character strong in its
composition and one determined to accom-
plish everything undertaken. Indicative as
It is of a commercial nature, person with
such nose would make a good business
man. while the opposite type of nose. !. e.,
narrow Is indicative OF rather an effeminate
Character, with great defcience in bust.
ness pursuits. When turned up, continued
he. as yours is, it denotes prying and in
ouisitiye character, an indefatigable news
hunter. Should the nose be the reverse
however. that is, convex like an eagles
beak. look out for the pOssessor Of such Q
proboseis. as be Is exceedingly revengeful
never forgetting an injury and never forgiy,
ing one. 1t is also indicative of quarrel
"Perhaps you don't think it, but the chin
| is another guide to character" continued the
Scientist, IA broad, full one shows strong
unchanging affection, and q narrow one
while nessessed of more intensity, lacks IL
power and constancy. A pointed chin is an
adjunct IA a warm and impulsive character
Tie sGuare. massive chin, though, is the in
dicat1r Of a strong, determined and persist
ent character, and one possessed OF grea
viii hover These are the ones that achiey,
| s wl ~ ~ This world and have stamped