Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16


deIineations-that is, descriptions OF
their dispositions and abilities as infiu-
enced by the planets under which they
were born" he exclaimed, seeing q
blank look in his niece's face.
THAT is so good of you. And is 1t
all true?" inquired Mrs Baxter naively.
CAS- true as history. No one should
be without know ledge Of solar biology.
1t gives valuable information along the .
most practical lines of life. 1t indicates
whom one should marry. what business
one is adapted for and what friendships
to form. Then. once you know per-
sons characteristics, think what an i'm +.
mense advantagel You know what his
strong and weak points are; how to ad-
dress him; what will hatter or interest
him; you wind him around your finger
lust like this. Here the professor held
one forefnger horizontally aloft and de-
scribed rapid circles around it with tho
other.
Mrs. Baxter regarded her uncle with
q sort of fascinated awe. "And to think
you can do all these thingsp' she muir
INJURED
A glow of pride illumined the pro-
fessor's vast ears by the way, >" be
remarked, in changed tone, THAT was
a remarkably fine young woman / met
out on the beach"
"Whom2 Oh, Dorothy Van Deering."
Eyes. She's Sagittarius-
"a what2'' Mrs Baxter ceased fam
ming herself, and her face took ON a
look of pensive inquiry.
Rcr-r, md ar that on
you know. Denotes great executive abil-
ity," explained the professor. "Now, if
ever ! marry, it shall be a Sagittarius
woman. have always said so. "
And have you never met one until
now?'' inquired Mrs Baxter, for her
uncle was bachelor.
eyes, a good many" he sighed
"There has always been some obstacle.
Usually they are already married "
"Wel, I'm afraid it's equally hope
! less in this oase," said Mrs. Baxter,
laughing.
"Why is it hopeless?'' The professor
looked up aggressively, his full, pro
truding underlip defying his large fla
nose. Before Mrs. Baxter could reply
the object of their remarks appeared OF
:, the piazza before them, though ignOran
!, of their proximity, they standing il
= the library window. She wore a cream
= wool dress, simple enough, but it
, witching simplicity had taxed Pari
> sian modiste's most subtitle powers. He
delicate yet strong profile was towar'
them as she rearranged some vine
y which the wind had blown from thei
y support; her big brown eyes were laz
, and unconcerned. At that moment Cuth
! bert Ogden came up the steps. Instant
= ly soft, sunshiny fire suffused her face
y They moved down the piazza together
u chatting socially. The professor locke
disturbed. A horrible jealousy began I
~ rage in his breast. he rose with dignit.
IF my case is hopeless on account {
Cuthbert Ogden, it is very strange, "
Ok remarked. "a mere boy, without soci'
"a standing. shall look him up"
y That evening the professor distil
- guished himself. He was always pictu
q esque in evening dress. All the ladi
r. gathered round him when in the so
o. candleiight he related strange facts COZ
Al corning the power of the stars on humt
., destiny with prophetic eloquence viii
- some one softly played something i
40 definite ON the piano from Chopin. IT.
men VIII one dCCOFu 1OuSnb hu u n1A
ls' They stood around looking bored Al
= useless and wondering If after all tn
US had not made the mistake Of q lifetir
n' In not perfecting themselves in sor
branch of occult lore.
~ After the guests had dispersed al
~ the house lay in the hush of slumbeI
en bright light fared from the windo'
of the professors room. he sat bendi
,,eh earnestly over a large volume. his fave
10 lite textbook of "Solar Biology" He W
ne looking Cuthbert Ogden up. With c.
'ee rugated brows and quick respiration
ran his forefnger up and down C
IL umn Of ,cabalistic signs.
y. "Ahar" no exclaimed, sitting back
ins his chair and bringing his hand do'
AN violently upon the open book. 'Mo
asp in Scorpio. That's bad. l suspected
sA A handsome man is never good S