Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-04-12
FORTUNE BY CARDS.
A HARMLESS, IF NOT SENSIBLE,
SOCIAL PASTiME.

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on the Bits Of Pasteboard- the WorI
of the Phrenolotist. Everything Goes thai
Flatters-clubs Are the Best Oracles o.
Fate; Hearts Next. Denotinf Love ant
the Kindly Impulses; Diamonds. Dissen
sion and War. and Spades Presaee Sad
ness. Sickness. Loss. Disfavor and Death.
The old pastime of telling fortunes
with cards is coming to the fore
again, and when three or four young
people are spending the evening to-
gether it adds greatly to the amuse
ment of the occasion if one of the
young ladies can cleverly read the
mystic signs and symbols shown by
the black and red spots of the differ.
ent suits. Every woman likes to be
told that a blond gentleman will
shortly take her out driving, orthat
"a dark man is madly in love with
her. or something equally absurd
and delightful even if she believes it
all to be arrant nonsense which, OF
course, it is-but it is nonsense that
usually provOkes a great deal of fun
and laughter, and many shy illusions
at the expense of the one who is hav-
ing her fortune" told.
"A handful of cards on the table
The fortunes have all been told,
With doubtless, many fable
Oflovers with plenty of gold,
That hid in the spots red and sable
Mystic signs let the future unfOldt."
The easiest way to learn to tell
fortunes is to take an old pack Of
playing cards and write plainly in
ink on each card its especial signifi-
canoe. First begin with clubs, and
on the face of the Ace write Joy,
money. or good news" on the King
write A dark man. upright, faith
ful and affectionate," on the Queen
A dark woman, gentle and pleas
ing" and proceed according to the
following list until the whole pack is
thus marked.
knave of Clubs-A clever and en-
terprising young man.
Ten of Clubs-Unexpected riches,
success, or grandeur.
Nine of Clubs-Disobedie to
friends or parents wishes.
Eight of Clubs-A dark persons
affections, which if returned will be
the cause of great prosperity.
Seven of Clubs-A small sum of
money or unexpectedly recovered
debt.
Six of Clubs-A lucrative business.
Five of Clubs-A prudent mar
riage.
Four of Clubs-Cautious against
Inconsistency or change of object for
the sake of money.
Three of Clubs-ShowS that per-
son will be more than once married.
Two of Clubs-A disappointment.
Ace of Hearts-A love letter, or
some pleasant news.
King of Hearts-A fair, liberal
man.
Queen of Hearts-A mild, amiable
woman.
Knave of Hearts-A gay young
bachelor.
Ten of Hearts Happiness, tri-
umph or happy marriage.
Nine of HeartS-Wealth.
Eight of Hearts-Pleasure, COM
pany.
Seven of Hearts-A tickle and false
friend, against whom be on your
guard.
Six of Hearts-A generous but
credulous person,
Five of Hearts-Troubles caused
by unfOunded jealousy.
Four of Hearts-A person not cas-
lily won.
Three of Hearts-SorrOw caused
by PERSONS own imprudence. :
Two of Hearts-A kiss, from whom
is told by the cards on each side of it.
Ace of Diamonds-A letter, soon
to be received.
King of Diamonds-A fair man,
hot tempered, obstinate and revenge
full.
Queen of Diamonds-An ill-bred,
scandal-lOving woman.
Knave of Diamonds-A tale-bear-
ing servant, or unfaithful friend.
Ten of Diamonds-A journey, or
change Of residence.
Nine of Diamonds-Annoyance, or
family quarrel, or lovers quarrel.
Eight of Diamonds-A marriage
late in life.
Seven of Diamonds-Satire, evil
speaking.
Six OF Diamonds-Early marriage
and widowhood.
Five of Diamonds - Unexpected
news.
Four of Diamonds-Trouble arising
from unfaithful friends. Also a be-
trayed secret.
Three of Diamonds-Quarrels, law
suits, and domestic disagreements.
Two of Diamonds-An engagement
against the wishes of friends.
Ace of Spades-Misfortune, spite.
King of Spades-An envious man,
an enemy, or dishonest lawyer; who
is to be feared.
Queen of Spades-A dark widow.
Knave of Spades-A dark, ill-bred
young man.
Ten of Spades-Tears, q prison.
Nine of Spades-A most unlucky
card, foretelling sickness and mis-
fortune.
Eight of Spades-Warns person
to be cautious in his undertakings.
Seven of Spades-Slight annoy
ances.
Six of Spades-Wealth through in
dustry.
Five of Spades-Shows that bad
temper requires correcting.
Four of Spades-Sickness.
Three of Spades-A journey.
Two of Spades-A removal.
The general character of the suits
is as follows:
Clubs stand highest, and denote
everything that is good and lucky;
whatever their position or surround
ings they presage good fortune. and
no environment of evil can alter this
altogether.