_Interpretation._—Denotes honours and ecclesiastical dignities.
No. 32.
_Name._—Line of Calamity.
_Location._—A small line running from line of Life up through second
joint of thumb.
_Interpretation._—This signifies a violent death and danger from married
women.
No. 33.
_Name._—Cross bars.
_Location._—Small lines on the second joint of thumb.
_Interpretation._—This is an indication of contention and brawling;
small hair lines running horizontally to thumb shows riches in second
part of life.
No. 34.
_Name._—Girdle of Pollux.
_Location._—A ring round the thumb.
_Interpretation._—This is an indication of hanging.
No. 35.
_Name._—First phalanx of forefinger.
_Location._—Small lines running parallel with joint.
_Interpretation._—Indication of inheritance. This phalanx hollow or
curved upwards indicates avarice; if turned backwards, extravagance.
No. 36.
_Name._—Second phalanx of forefinger.
_Location._—Small lines in the centre running vertical to joints.
_Interpretation._—Indicates many children.
No. 37.
_Name._—Third phalanx of forefinger.
_Location._—Small lines running vertical to joints.
_Interpretation._—Denotes a jovial disposition. This finger thick at the
root denotes a greedy appetite.
No. 38.
_Name._—Small star or cross.
_Location._—On third phalanx of forefinger.
_Interpretation._—Shows an unchaste and lascivious life.
No. 39.
_Name._—Small star.
_Location._—On second phalanx of middle finger.
_Interpretation._—Denotes melancholy; a star near middle of third
phalanx denotes unhappiness.
No. 40.
_Name._—A line with star at bottom.
_Location._—A small line running throughout middle finger, with a star
on third phalanx.
_Interpretation._—Denotes folly and madness.
No. 41.
_Name._—Small lines running vertical to joint.
_Location._—Second phalanx of ring finger.
_Interpretation._—Indicates fame, especially if a straight and
well-defined line passes up the middle of the finger.
No. 42.
_Name._—Small cross bars.
_Location._—Third phalanx of ring finger.
_Interpretation._—Honours and riches.
No. 43.
_Name._—Small cross or star.
_Location._—On mount of Mercury close to joint.
_Interpretation._—Eloquence.
No. 44.
_Name._—Two small stars or indented line.
_Location._—On mount of Mercury, one below the other, or a clear
indented line on mount of Apollo.
_Interpretation._—The first indicates a brilliant mind. The line on
mount of Apollo also shows a noted and brilliant mind, but the loss of a
dear male friend, sometimes death of wife.
No. 45.
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