The Ten of Spades indicates that there has been considerable grief and some loss of freedom due to circumstances over which the inquirer had no control. The Seven of Spades (reversed) shows that silly love-making has cast its influence over the inquirer. The Eight of Spades (reversed) shows, however, that the engagement has been canceled or rejected. The Seven of Clubs indicates that trifling financial matters have at times made life sorrowful. The Nine of Clubs indicates that this financial condition will be solved by an unlooked-for inheritance. The next pack being in the center represents the _present_, and we find, perhaps, that the cards run as follows: Ace of Diamonds Ten of Diamonds Knave of Hearts (reversed) King of Hearts (reversed) Seven of Diamonds Nine of Spades Eight of Hearts Queen of Hearts Seven of Hearts Queen of Diamonds (reversed). The reading of the cards will be as follows: The Ace of Diamonds denotes the coming of an offer of marriage or a letter. The Ten of Diamonds, following immediately after, indicates that the letter is about a voyage or a removal. This is followed by the Knave of Hearts, and indicates that it is a question of a young bachelor who is devoted to enjoyment. Being followed by the King of Hearts (reversed), it indicates that his dealings with the inquirer will be very disappointing. The Seven of Diamonds, which follows, explains that the inquirer will come in for considerable unkindly chaff. The Nine of Spades (reversed) foretells a loss of one that is near and dear, thru death. The Eight of Hearts, which follows, tells that the inquirer is harboring an affection for a fair lady. She is revealed to us in the Queen of Hearts as a good-natured, lovable woman who, according to the Seven of Hearts, is quietly and contentedly awaiting developments. The Queen of Diamonds (reversed) tells him to beware of a woman who is a spiteful flirt and apt to make trouble. The third pack represents the _future_, and we have the following cards: Queen of Clubs King of Diamonds Eight of Diamonds Ten of Clubs Nine of Diamonds Eight of Clubs Ace of Diamonds (reversed) Ace of Hearts (reversed) Knave of Spades (reversed) Queen of Spades (reversed) The Queen of Clubs indicates a dark-haired woman, rather loving but apt to cause trouble. The King of Diamonds is an old man who is also inclined to make mischief. The Eight of Diamonds shows that there have been some love passages between the inquirer and the lady which may develop into a romance, which, according to the Ten of Clubs, promises to be prosperous. The Nine of Diamonds, however, shows that all will not be smooth sailing, for, according to the Eighth of Clubs, a dark-haired man is also paying attention to this woman and may make headway in his attentions. According to the Ace of Diamonds (reversed) the inquirer must be prepared for evil tidings.