Evening journal., 1902-05-29
Revelations Of the Hands

From the age Of years, the hands
of a human being present GER
tain developments, which prop
erly interpreted, reveal his
strength, his weakness, his tai
ents, says Mind" The expression of
the physiognomy may to an extent be
controlled, but over that of the hand,
the most powerful will exerts no in
fuence. The bent Of the mind
whether good or evil-that which is,
that which may be-is written there
regardless of the desire of the pos
SCISSOR.
Has doubt of the veracity of a per-
son thrust itself upon you at unwel-
some moments? Observe the tips of
his fngers-they turn backward; be
satisfied, the truth is not in him"
Has ii sometimes occurred to you that
your affectiOnate friend is not exactly
sincere? Look carefully at her fingers
they are tapering and smooth, en-
tirely free from knots; alas! she is
selfish. or to use a less harsh expires
sion, self-absorbed.
Thumb Comes First
To the critical examiner of hand
the first point of observation should
be the thumb 1t is to this member
that one must look for affirmation OF
negation concerning the qualities
shown by other portions OF the hand
This member consists of two phalanges
(divisions), the first or nailed phalanl
being the seat Of will, and the second
baf Of lngfg-l~auenn In
thumb. these divisions are equal il
length, and its possessor is not veal
nor stubborn; neither is he rash mol
prudent TO excess. In other words, ht
is evenly balanced.
Excess, wherever found, is bad
Thus, abnormal development of tn
phalanX that represents will is unde
sirable, being the mark not only o.
stubbornness and tyranny, but of
tendency to "go ahead" regardless o
consequences, whatever they may be
Should the outer division be too short
the person is apt to be easily led-ti
conform to the opinions of every on
so far as possible. Should this hanC
display unusual talent, there is evel
then a chance that neither the possess
or nor the world will benefit by it be
cause of lack of concentration. Witt
the phalanx of reason too long, on
will be apt, because OF excessive
caution, TO permit opportunities L
pass. With the phalanx too short
there is action without re7sOn-impul
siveness. The owner OF this type o
thumb seldom looks before he leaps
consequently, unless favored by Tor
tune. he is usually in trouble.
Wherever an easily aroused and vic
lent temper exists, It IS accompanie
by a thumb turning aggressively pack
ward This formation indicates ex
travagance also-an utter inability t
retain that which may be acquired
Conservative, prudent, and inclined t
avarice is he whose thumb is held in
ward-toward the palm Of the hant
To this class belong those who neithe
forgive nor forget. Wherever tn
second phalanX curves in on each side
giving the appearance Of a waist
diplomacy. ease of manner. and tact
qualities sometimes leading TO deceit
will he found. Brutality, a nature be
longing to the lower order of hu
manity, is indicated by a club-shapel
outer phalanx. The large thumb i
the thumb of ideas. Of self-relaince. G
action; it is the thumb OF a leader
The small thumb belongs to the dream
er; it is the thumb of him who is led
The tale of trouble is told by tn
swollen veins and corded, knotted ap
pearance of the hands If you
acquaintance with him be such as t
warrant the liberty, you may witt
safety assure the person whose habi
it is to hold his hands tightly clenchei
that he has a secret that engrosses hi
much thought When the space be
tween the fingers is abnormally wide
the person is generous almost to
fault. He is incapable of secrecy
weakness THAT, while he may be awar
of its existence, seems utterly be