1. Yes, but with sorrow. 2. Yes, it will start by the presentation of a flower. 3. Whatever you do will not please him. He is a faultfinder. 4. If you do, you will be laughed at by the one of whom you are asked to do it. 5. One, an unexpected one. 6. A worthless fellow who will bring you sorrow, yet a dear fellow. 7. Don’t place too much confidence in him. 8. He loves you very much and would be happy to gain your hand. 9. Next spring. 10. Not very soon, but you will in time. 11. If you make up your mind to be. 12. Yes, when least expected. 13. Very foolish at times, yet witty at other times. 14. Tomorrow perhaps. 15. Yes, sooner than you expect. 16. Yes, a ring. 17. A pleasant trip eastward. 18. Not the way that you would wish it. 19. If you desire it truthfully. 20. At present it is doubtful. THE SCIENCE OF PALMISTRY[A] If we regard either hand closely, we notice that the surface of the fingers and palms consists of elevations, depressions and lines. The ancients gave these different formations separate names to which they attached certain meanings. For the purpose of divination the science of palmistry is of great importance, because it is these selfsame lines and elevations in the palm which betray the character and disposition of its possessor. The old notion that they also disclose his future has been discarded by modern authorities. The lines on the palm remain unchangeable and irremovable. This has been often proved in the cases where through accident the palm happened to become disfigured; even where the entire skin came off, it was observed that these delicately indented lines which seemed to be only in the superficial layer of the skin were in reality indelibly stamped into the tissues of the hand, and the new skin bore them in the same manner. [A] _The significance of the lines and mountains of the hands are compiled from several old and authentic treatises on Palmistry._ The Line of Life and the Line of Fate are the only ones to undergo any change, and they are also the lines which, though unable to hint the future, clearly show the earliest past and the direction which the possessor should pursue. But despite some pretensions to the effect, it is impossible to tell whether the objects sought for will be reached. When it is desired to do that the other lines which are unchangeable must be called to assistance. For instance, if the Line of Character is strong and well defined, the palmist assumes that the object will be accomplished, and _vice versa_. As may be seen, this method is one of probabilities rather than positive truths. The chief value of palm-reading consists in the helpful suggestions which it offers to the conscientious psychic in his efforts to unravel the future of his client. Principal Lines of the Palm and Their Meaning