The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-03

end. But wouldn't he be precise In a
public position? Look at that low side
parting. | verify believe
He could distinguish and divide.
A hair 'twixt south and southwest side.
THAT man at home would be very
pliable. perhaps hen-pecked. In public
positions he would be the most honest
OF any you have shown me. and that Is
saying great deal. lie would be poor
always, a man who would not fitch a
stamp. In diplomacy he would be strong
and In popularity mighty; for, If mis-
take not, he has a memory. Memories
go with that deep. irregular lock on the
brow. He would recall names. keep
books well and be a hrst-rate man al
ways. He isn't so very much Of a fight
er as he might be- His fighting Is more
outside than inside for he loves peace.
But we don't want all TO be fighters.
TRU. FiGHirs.
Like that man. He is fighter in
earnest"
The forelock Of Mckinley hung in the
brilliant light and each particular hair
showed its leanings.
I'm going to begin by hating that
man said the reader. HE has strong
convictions and If they are against
mine i might as well have none at all,
for he would down me. That rounding
sweep from the parting 10 the other
slde-that pompedour curl-tells OF
mind that can and will carry ito own.
This man is a passionate and mighty
thinker. He viii evolve schemes with
night work and carry with him to the
grave. bending others his way every
step.
What are his schemes like unto? !
don't know. | can show you from the
straight down movement Of the locks
at the side of the head that they are I'M
selfish. l can prove from the upward
dip in the middle Of the forehead that
they are intellectual. and you can see
from the breadth of the forelock that
they are practicable.
II can't tell you more. You ,~have
shown me a mighty strong character.
whether for good or bad. Lordl l hope
IL isn't a criminal"
Ri Us SILVER TONGUE.
Take it away" exclaimed the reader
waving his hand toward the sweeping
forelock Of Tom Reed.
why that man is an idol among
men responded the interviewep.
Yes, l know it, He always win be.
Look at the persuasive tones in that
lonf flont lock. See now he could speak
Ike softost butter and absolutely gid
his own words. He's a man that has a
brain in his head. underneath that low
lying lock, and he has a wonderful gift
Of gab-if you'll let me use Il vulgarIty.
III | wanted TO reform this country
in my own way. I'd hire him to talk
If l could All. yesl | see something
else. ! see little fine dips OF the locks
along the side. This means that / could
not hire him. Never try to turn or twist,
bribe or corrupt a man with three little
side waves at each side Of the forelock.
These mean great self-respect. The curl
at the roots betokens popularity and
all in all. he's character. Can't help
being one with that tcD-lock
ArLIsON's CURLs
"Con,e' tome, More diplomacy Do
you think ] don't know the diplomats"
asked the forelock expert as the wavy
couture Of Allison Of Iowa. was placed
before him. "That man is one who
sticks to thing in a gentle way until
he gets it. He is one who compromises
while yielding little; one who would
hold a position forever and forever, and
one who would be the proper man TO
act as go-betweon. ..ven in such a mud
de as Corea and japan.
az ike him. / think you would He IS
capable and I think he isn't quite as
rich as others might be in his position.
There is an openness TO the forelock
that tells a deal Of self-sacrihce. think
he would be n good man to carry party
schemes into fulnllment. or better still.
to settle disputes, and bring about
good feeling.
What you have no more forelocksY
I am sorry for IL. I am In the r.ading
mood now whetted up by these capital
ones you've brought me. and ia Ike 10
sol some more just as good. IT you
come across any bring them up to me,
I'd enjoy reading such a study IN bright
human nature in as many volumes as
possible" =. =