ght_.

An absent Friend reflects on you in a particular matter. This
as Master-Card. Influenced by like suit, a Conviction or
responsibility of much weight laid on one. By a Diamond, a
Choice of a wife, or precious article. By a Heart, Cause of
Concern for a friend. By a Spade, you shall give Counsel not
followed, and spend Thought thrown aside.

_Seven_.

As Master-Card, a troublesome Situation dissolved. Influenced by
like suit, a Secret imparted of interest and length. By a Heart,
undo something very newly done. By a Diamond, beware of an
Indiscretion or Error. By a Spade, a Neglect or piece of
forgetfulness will be of cost to mend or replace: perhaps, if a
high spade, not to be mended at all.

_Six_.

As Master-Card, cancel at once an Agreement, a Purpose, or
wholly change a Decision. Influenced by the like suit, a card of
fortunate aspect. By a Heart, the call to assist Another, near to one.
By a Diamond, a Hazard, successful. By a Spade, a sudden
Opposition.

_Five_.

As Master-Card, a Guest, a Visit, a Letter, each needing exercising
of prudence or self-restraint; but acceptable. Influenced by the like
suit, a Proposal urged. By a Heart, a Wound or Bruise. By a
Diamond, a strong Temptation, or a Journey. By a Spade, an
Argument or Dispute on a matter.

_Four_.

An important Request of the Querist, if read as Master-Card. If
influenced by like suit, one not overmuch to your wish. By a
Heart, you Sacrifice somewhat to grant it. By a Diamond, it
involves anon a Change. By a Spade, the cost will not be valued
for its worth.

_Three_.

As Master-Card, a sad or serious Duty or Care. As influenced by
its like suit, a Choice of two things; both desired much, but one to
be dismissed. By a Diamond, Luck, or a forthcoming Pleasure. By
a handsome Man or Woman to be met and attracted toward one.
By a Spade, a Matter to make one angry, or heart-sick.

_Two_.

A card of doubtful omen when a Master, figuring a grave
Confidence, of interest to learn, but burdensome rather than easily
to be passed by. By its like suit, some News. By a Heart, a
Sentiment not wise though keen. By a Diamond, an awkward
Meeting. By a Spade, a Piece of News acted on, and then found
untruly reported: or Advice seemingly good, but not so.

OF SPADES

(_The Suit of Evil Omen and of Unwelcome Influences_.)

_The Ace_.

As Master-Card, the Ace figures a special Misfortune, Unhappiness,
or Hurt to one's life, by no means avoi