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Months." She will then find the meaning conveyed 

 by the flower. In this manner presents of flowers on 

 any day of the month and week may be construed into 

 language. 



In the same way a gentleman could learn the mean- 

 ing attached to the flower sent him. 



The temperaments require a little explanation. We 

 have given the signs by which their difference is recog- 

 nized. Very few persons have a perfectly decided tem- 

 perament; but it can usually be known which is the 

 predominating influence. 



TEMPERAMENTS. 



The different temperaments are indicated by external 

 signs open to observation. 



1. THE LYMPHATIC. This is distinguishable by a 

 round form of the body, softness of the muscles, and 

 usually a pale or bloodless complexion. The hair is 

 straight, and usually fair. The brain, as a part of the 

 system, is slow and languid in action, and a state of re- 

 pose is the heaven of the soul. 



2. SANGUINE. This temperament is indicated by a 

 well-defined form, and a fair, ruddy countenance. The 

 eyes are usually blue and Sparkling, and the hair chest- 

 nut, oAen inclining to curl. The countenance is ani- 

 mated, and a love of exercise, gayety, and excitement 

 prevails. The heart seems always warm with hope. 



3. BILIOUS. This temperament is recognized by 

 black hair, dark skin, moderate fulness and much firm- 

 ness of flesh, with harsh and irregular outline of person. 



