DIVER.--A great and unexpected piece of news which will lead to a fortunate discovery; to the lover, it reveals deception. DIVING-BELL.--This sign predicts that you may one day find yourself in danger on the sea or river. DOG.--This symbol has many meanings which must be read in accordance with the other symbols; in a general way this sign indicates adverse conditions, the thwarting of life's chances, unfortunate love affairs, family misfortune and money troubles; a large dog sometimes signifies protection and good friends; a small dog, vexation and impatience. DOLL.--A festivity at which you will endeavour to conceal your feelings of boredom under somewhat foolish hilarity. See also CHILD WITH DANCING DOLL, RAG DOLL. DOLPHIN.--A cheerful and optimistic character, pleasure on the sea or river. DOVECOT.--Peace in the home. DOVES.--These birds give a personal message of happiness and an assurance of faithfulness in love, peaceful circumstances, high ideals, and progress; to those who are at enmity this symbol proclaims reconciliation; to the sick or anxious, comfort and hope; to a business man, a fortunate omen of success. DRAGON.--Great and sudden changes about which there is an element of danger. DRAGON-FLY.--Tidings of unexpected occurrences, unlooked-for events, new and advantageous opportunities, sometimes new clothes or furniture. DRUM.--A hazardous enterprise or expedition is the meaning of this symbol. DRUMMER.--To a man, this foreshows popularity and a successful public career; to a woman, social success, a large following of friends and admirers, and power of gaining her own ends. DUCK.--A sign of a taste for speculation; if more than one duck, success in work and enterprise, profitable undertakings. DUMB BELL.--A chance meeting which will lead to the making of a new friend. DUSTPAN AND BRUSH.--You will be certain to hear of domestic tribulation amongst your friends or relatives; if this symbol appears in your cup with other signs of vexation, it would indicate personal domestic annoyance. DWARF.--This portends calamity, accident, or disgrace. E EAGLE.--This predicts that you may expect most beneficial changes, the realisation of a long-cherished hope, and possibly an inheritance of wealth from an unexpected source; a flying eagle shows the coming of wealth and honour after a change of residence; with a vulture, death of a monarch; a dead eagle, public loss and mourning. EAGLE'S NEST.--An eagle on its nest foretells association with those in places of authority and honour; it also denotes a life of wealth and ease. EAR.--A large ear shows that you will be shocked by hearing of some scandal or abuse; a normal ear means that you will receive some interesting and pleasant piece of news or valuable information. EAR-RINGS.--To a man this symbol proclaims the displeasure of one of the opposite sex; to a woman, the humiliation of unrequited affection.