LINES OF DOTS.--These indicate journeys and their probable length and direction; to be read in connection with other signs of movement; wavy lines mean tiresome journeys or difficulties likely to be encountered; if the lines ascend sharply to the brim of the cup, a journey to a hilly country will be taken. LION.--One of the most fortunate symbols indicating high hopes and excellent prospects, association with distinguished persons, honour, and fame. LIZARD.--This suggests treachery and the probability of a plot being laid against you by false and deceitful friends. LOBSTER.--A pleasant event, or a good present, is shown by this symbol. LOCK AND KEY.--You are warned against the loss of something which you value. LOOKING-GLASS.--This implies a desire to know the truth, even if it be unpleasant to you. LORD MAYOR'S COACH.--You will receive a good offer from an unexpected quarter. LUTE.--This is a sign of a secret sadness of which those around you know nothing; to musicians, a good omen of success. LYNX.--To the married a bad omen of estrangement, possibly divorce; to others it denotes treachery or episodes of a painful nature. M MACARONI.--This proclaims the sad fact that you must endeavour to make sixpence do the work of a shilling. MACE.--Promotion, a position of authority and achievement. MACHINE.--See AUTOMATIC MACHINE. MADONNA LILY.--This flower means perfection and peace, and the assurance of love and truth. MAGNET.--You will be drawn by an irresistible attraction towards someone for whom you will eventually feel more dislike than affection. MAGNIFYING GLASS.--You are given to such exaggeration that it amounts to untruthfulness. MAGNOLIA.--This tree brings calm and peaceful conditions after a time of unrest. MAGPIE.--"One for sorrow, two for mirth, three for a wedding, four for a birth"; this ancient saying well explains the meaning of seeing magpies in the tea-leaves. MAHL STICK.--See ARTIST'S MAHL STICK. MALLET.--You will arrive at a wise conclusion in a difficult matter. See also CROQUET MALLET. MALTESE CROSS.--You will emerge from one source of vexation or trouble only to fall into another. MAN.--You may expect a visitor. MAN CARRYING A BURDEN.--An unhappy marriage or an unfortunate love affair. MAN CARRYING MACE.--This points to personal promotion or the advancement of someone dear to you. MAN SPEAKING FROM A PLATFORM.--Public news or developments which will specially interest or concern you. MARROW.--See VEGETABLE MARROW. MARS.--This sign will often be seen, and indicates a courageous, energetic nature, fond of exploits and freedom, and shows a capacity for strenuous work; a fortunate symbol for a soldier. MASK.--For a lover, this predicts that unpleasant facts will come to light, of which at present there is no suspicion, leading to an abrupt ending of the love affair. MASS OF LEAVES.--Arrivals and departures about which there are little difficulties.