(Plate XXIV.).

When the entire hand is covered with a network of small lines, it denotes
a highly nervous disposition and usually great mental worry and lack of
decision.

RIGHT AND LEFT HANDS

Both the hands should be examined together to see if they accord. When
they do, the indication of whatever the mark is, is more decided.

When something is marked on the left hand and not on the right, the
tendency will be in the nature, but unless it is also marked on the right
hand it will never bear fruit or come to any result. When the two hands
are exactly alike, it denotes that the subject has not developed in any
way from what heredity or Nature gave to him.

It must be remembered that we use the left side of the brain more than we
do the right, and the nerves cross and go to the right hand.
Consequently, it is this hand which denotes the developed or active
brain, the left only giving the natural tendencies or inclinations.

To be scientific and accurate the student of this subject must always
keep this rule before his mind and not be led away in his judgment by
some "marvellously good line" that the subject may proudly call his
attention to in the left hand, for such a mark will have no actual result
unless it is also found on the right hand.

CHAPTER XVIII

THE GREAT TRIANGLE AND THE QUADRANGLE

The Great Triangle is formed by the lines of Head, Life, and Health
(Plate XXV.). The larger this triangle is, the better will be the health,
for the reason that the Line of Health will be further removed from the
Life Line. The views of life will also be broader and the field of action
as it were less limited.

When the upper angle (made by the Head and Life Lines) is acute, the
subject will be more nervous, timid, and sensitive.

THE QUADRANGLE

The Quadrangle, as its name implies, is that space lying between the
Lines of Head and Heart. (Plate XXV.)

To be well marked, it should be even in shape and not narrow at either
end.

When marked in this way it denotes balance of judgment, level-headedness
in all things, and is a most excellent sign to have.

It represents man's disposition or mental attitude towards his fellow
men. When extremely narrow it indicates narrowness of views and bigotry
in regard to religion.

When excessively wide, it denotes a lack of judgment in all things and
too much looseness of views for one's good.

[Illustration: PLATE XXV.

THE GREAT TRIANGLE AND THE QUADRANGL