This cup gives an impression of a somewhat undeveloped character which is further brought into notice by the stump of a tree on the circle; the hen on a nest, near the handle, points to a home life of comfort and affection. The egg in the cup, and the duck, show that a risk of threatened disaster, as a result of rash speculation will be averted, and with the symbol of the three boots, fortunate prospects, and the guarantee of hope fulfilled, may safely be predicted for the future. [Illustration: FIGURE XVI] PRINCIPAL SYMBOLS _On sides_.--Hen on nest. Shapeless leaves. Egg in cup. _Near circle opposite handle_.--A duck. _On circle_.--Stump of tree. Three boots. INTERPRETATION FIGURE XVII The figure of the child, with its toys beyond, implies that new plans, to be made very soon, will be most beneficial, and will bring much pleasure to the consultant. But as the sausages and snail are not far distant, there is likely to be a marring of the pleasant conditions, caused by an act of unfaithfulness on the part of someone with whom the consultant is closely connected. The bellows beyond suggest that the matter is treated with as much philosophy as possible, and with a resolve to make the best of a bad business; the ham also, being in conjunction, it is evident that the episode will not interfere with the consultant's success in life. The sign post, with the running figure beside it and the large letter "M" beyond, prepare the consultant for startling news, the result of which will be of great importance. The news will come from a place beginning with the letter "M." There is no doubt that the matter will turn out admirably and bring about many advantages, as shown by the spreading branches of the tree; while the grapes beneath promise abundant success and joy. The large boot-tree and latch-key on the circle beneath the handle predict a fortunate and unexpected gain in the near future. This consultant may look forward with confidence to the pleasures which fate has in store. [Illustration: FIGURE XVII] PRINCIPAL SYMBOLS _On sides_.--Child seated. Toys beyond. Sausages. Snail. Ham. Bellows. _In centre_.--Sign post. Running figure beside it. Large letter "M" in conjunction. _On circle_.--Tree with spreading branches. Bunch of grapes beneath. Large boot-tree. Latch-key. INTERPRETATION FIGURE XVIII The shadow beneath the haycock shows that the consultant will soon be placed in a somewhat trying position and will have considerable difficulty in finding a way out of it. The future is full of promise and there can be little doubt that the consultant will enjoy the pleasures of prosperity. A journey to a cold climate to be taken later will result in very propitious news as shown by the symbol of the pheasant. [Illustration: FIGURE XVIII] PRINCIPAL SYMBOLS _On sides_.--Shapeless leaves. Haycock. Shadow beneath. _In centre_.--Pair of boots. Spreading branches of a tree. Pheasant flying. _Near circle_.--Head of a polar bear.