Part 3

"A wise palmist is as precious as a careful signalman upon life's crowded railroad, and a wise palmist is a tactful palmist."

AN A B C OF HANDS

In order to be able to follow the explanations given for each type of hand, the list set out below will prove useful.

(1) The 1st phalange is the section of the finger carrying the nail.

(2) The 2nd phalange is the section of the finger between the 1st and 2nd joints.

(3) The 3rd phalange is the section of the finger between the 2nd and 3rd joints.

(4) The positions of the Mounts of Mercury, Apollo, Saturn, Jupiter, Luna and Venus are shown in Fig. 7. Of the Mounts of Mars, there are two positions. One is situated between the Mount of Jupiter and the thumb, while the other comes between the Mounts of Mercury and Luna.

(5) The Girdle of Venus, which is rarely found, is a curved line running between Mercury and either Jupiter or Saturn.

(6) The Bracelets are the lines running across the wrist, close to where it joins the palm.

_ABILITY._--A small cross is shown where the Life line finishes.

_ABILITY, LACK OF._--A short Head line, terminating in the center of the palm, with the Mounts of Saturn and Apollo almost non-existing.

_ACTIVE PERSON._--A rough, firm palm and an indistinct Heart line.

_AFFECTIONATE PERSON._--A clear Heart line and a very plump Mount of Apollo.

_AMBITIOUS PERSON._--A short line traced from the Life line to the Mount of Jupiter, existing on both hands.

_AMIABLE PERSON._--The Mounts of Jupiter and Mercury are very plump on both palms.

_AMOROUS PERSON._--A hand deeply furrowed, somewhat silky in texture and the Heart line well developed.

_ANGER._--The thumb has short phalanges, especially the first phalange; finger-nails square and reddish at the base.

_ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT._--A line running directly from the Head line to the third finger, and fingers long and tapering.

_AUDACIOUS PERSON._--The Mount of Mercury and the two Mounts of Mars very clearly in evidence.

_AVARICIOUS._--The Head line extends across the palm, from end to end, and is straight. At its end, it forms a small triangle.

_BILIOUS TEMPERAMENT._--The Health line wriggles its way along the palm, while the hand is damp and clammy.

_BRAVE PERSON._--Straight fingers and both the Mounts of Mars are well defined. Few hair lines cut across these mounts.

_CAUTIOUS PERSON._--The first phalange of the thumb twists inwards, whilst all the fingers are remarkably straight.

_CHARITABLE PERSON._--A good Heart line with well-developed Mounts of Venus and Mars (particularly the Mars Mount below Jupiter.)

_CHEERFUL PERSON._--A long first phalange to the fourth finger and the Mounts of Jupiter, Apollo and Mercury nice and plump.

_CLEVER PERSON._--The Life line shows a cross at one of its ends and the Mounts of Apollo and Mercury are well defined.

_CONCEITED PERSON._--Very plump Mounts of Saturn, Apollo and Mercury.

_CONSCIENTIOUS PERSON._--A broad, thin hand, a very distinct Mount of Jupiter, and the first phalange of the thumb nicely curved.

_CONVINCING SPEAKER._--The fourth finger is almost as long as the third, usually because the first phalange is long. This finger is pointed.

_CORDIALITY._--The Heart line extends almost across the palm; it is straight, except at one end, which branches into a fork.

_COWARDLY._--When the hand is opened out flat, the fourth phalanges of all the fingers dip or curve downwards. None of the mounts are distinct.

_CRUEL PERSON._--The Heart line is almost or quite non-existing. The hand is long, but square-cornered, and the finger-nails are pointed at the base.

_DARING PERSON._--The Heart line curves round to the back of the hand, while both the Mounts of Mars are fully developed.

_DECEITFUL PERSON._--The Head line wavers, is not very distinct, and it has a double prong at one end. One of the prongs cuts across the Mount of Luna.

_DEFIANT PERSON._--The third phalange of the first finger is longer than the third phalanges of other fingers. The thumb is large.

_DISAPPOINTMENTS TO BE EXPERIENCED._--The Life line has a number of small hair lines running from it, like herringbone pattern. Some of these hair lines reach the bracelets.

_DISSIPATED PERSON._--A star beside the thumb-nail and the Head line is deep and wide.

_ENERGETIC PERSON._--The head line runs from side to side of the palm. It is clear throughout, while the four mounts below the four fingers are very distinct.

_ENVIOUS PERSON._--On the first finger there are several clear lines; they are found mostly on the third phalange, but some exist on the second. None on the first.

_EXTRAVAGANT PERSON._--The tips of all the fingers bend back and the Head line is weak.

_FAITHLESS PERSON._--The two Mounts of Mars and that of Mercury stand out more clearly than the others.

_FAME, PERSON DESTINED FOR._--The Fate line is more distinct than any other and no other line crosses it.

_FAR-SEEING PERSON._--The palm is depressed in the middle, the thumb is well developed, strong in outline, and all the phalanges of the fingers are about as long as they are wide.

_FAULT-FINDING PERSON._--A long, narrow hand, with an ill-defined Heart line.

_FLIRT._--The Head line consists of a line joining up several links, forming a species of chain.

_FORCEFUL PERSON._--A cross on the Mount of Apollo and small lines crossing.

_FORTUNATE PERSON._--The Heart and Head lines almost touch below the Mount of Jupiter. A cross is often found between them just at this point. The third finger shows a long line running the length of two phalanges.

_GOOD CHARACTER._--The Mounts of Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury are much in evidence, while the tips of the fingers are nicely rounded.

_GREEDY PERSON._--When the hand is spread out the fingers bend inwards, because of the excessive width of the palm. The Head line runs across the palm almost in a straight line.

_HAPPY PERSON._--On the third finger there is a deep line running the length of the third phalange. Also, the bracelets appear as a single deep furrow.

_HARD WORKER._--The fourth finger has the second phalange a trifle long, while the two Mounts or Mars are well developed.

_IDLER._--The Head line is very short; the Mounts of Luna and Mercury are well developed, while the Mount of Mercury almost touches that of Mars.

_IMPATIENT PERSON._--The Mounts of Mars and Mercury stand well above the level of the palm and are crossed by several small lines.

_INTELLIGENT PERSON._--The Mounts of Apollo and Mercury are much in evidence, while the Life line terminates in a cross.

_JEALOUS PERSON._--The Head line continues round to the back of the hand, while the Mount of Mercury is more defined than the others.

_JUST PERSON._--Square-tipped fingers and square nails, while the space formed between the Heart and Head lines is unusually wide.

_KIND PERSON._--A star figures on the thumb, while the Mounts of Apollo and Mercury are much in evidence. The Heart line is not short.

_LIKING FOR OPPOSITE SEX._--A star is seen on the Mount of Mercury or a star may appear between the Heart and Head lines.

_LONG LIFE._--The Heart line curves entirely round the thumb, being plainly evident all the way, while the bracelets consist of three clear lines.

_LUCKY PERSON._--See diagram of a very lucky hand.

_MARRIAGE._--The Marriage line is a comparatively short line, found above the Heart line and starting from the edge of the palm, under the little finger.

If straight and well defined, it is a sign of a happy married life. (See Fig. A, p. 23.)

If curved down, there are troubles to overcome.

If the line runs down to the Heart line, money difficulties will arise in married life. (See Fig. B.)

If the line ends in a fork, there are fears of quarrels and, perhaps, separations. (See Fig. C.)

If the line runs up and touches the Fate line, marriage will bring many successes.

If there is practically no length to the actual marriage line, but a fork appears almost at the commencement, it is a clear proof that troubles will arise and prevent the owner from marrying when he or she desires it. There will be delays, postponements and other difficulties, but they will be overcome in the end. (See Fig. D.)

If there is an island where the line should commence, this may be taken as a sign that the possessor is not a suitable person for marriage. But, if the line is a good one, after the island is past, there are hopes that he or she will mend. (See Fig. E.)

If the marriage line hardly exists or does not appear at all, it is a sign of single blessedness through life.

If the marriage line on the right hand is minutely examined, short hair lines may be seen rising upwards from it. The number of these denotes the number of children of the marriage. It is usually said that the perpendicular lines represent the boys and the slanting lines the girls. As these lines are often very indistinct, it may be necessary to dust the hand with a dab of face-powder, in order to see them.

_NARROW-MINDED PERSON._--The Head line is short and it wavers or wriggles its way across the palm.

_NEAT, ORDERLY PERSON._--Where each finger is hinged to the palm, there is a deep crease making a badge on either side of it. The hand itself is square and vigorous in appearance.

_NERVOUS PERSON._--The hand is very much lined, and there is difficulty in picking out the chief lines. The Mount of Luna is large and much furrowed.

[Illustration: A VERY LUCKY HAND

No. 9.--_The Life line begins on the Mount of Jupiter and is doubled._ The Heart line commences on the same mount and is forked at both ends. The Head line is doubled and forked at one end. The Fate line is long, straight and rises from the Bracelets. The finger of Apollo is lined. The Marriage line is straight and clear.]

_OVERBEARING PERSON._--The fingers are square-tipped and the first phalange of the thumb is long and thick. The hand itself is rough and coarse. A short Heart line.

_PASSIONATE PERSON._--The Heart line is long and the Mount of Mercury over-pronounced.

_PHILOSOPHIC PERSON._--The finger-tips are square; the phalanges are all more or less fleshy and full; the thumb is large and long; the palm is comparatively small.

_PROFLIGATE PERSON._--The Head line takes a wavering course, and there is a star on the thumb, close up to the nail.

_RECKLESS PERSON._--The finger of Saturn is more pointed at the tip than the other fingers. The Fate line does not come anywhere near to the Bracelets.

_REFINED PERSON._--The Mounts of Mercury and Luna are far more pronounced than the others; the fingers are slightly pointed, and the texture of the hand is silky.

_RELIGIOUS PERSON._--The first finger has a square tip; the Mount of Jupiter is large; the first phalanges of all the fingers are decidedly long, and there is a cross in the center of the palm, close to the Head and Heart lines.

_SECOND-SIGHT, PERSON WITH._--An unusual line runs from the Mount of Luna to the Mount of Mercury. It takes a circular course and much resembles the Life line, reversed. This line commences with an island.

_SLEEPY PERSON._--A deeply-grooved short Head line.

_SUCCESSFUL PERSON._--The Life line starts from the Mount of Jupiter and is double throughout its course. The Heart line commences at almost the same spot and is forked at both ends.

_SUPERSTITIOUS PERSON._--The Mount of Jupiter is particularly well developed. There are several lines running across it; while the Head line is shorter than usual.

_TACTFUL PERSON._--The hands are long and narrow; the texture of the skin is smooth and silky, and all the first phalanges are plump and, perhaps, longitudinally lined.

_TALKATIVE PERSON._--The Heart and Head lines are not easily discovered, and the Mount of Mercury stands up more than the other mounts.

_THOUGHTFUL PERSON._--The first finger almost as long as the second; it is pointed at the tip more than the others. A wide space is formed between the Heart, Head, Fate and Fortune (or Health) lines.

_TIMID PERSON._--None of the Mounts appear plainly, while the Head and Heart lines run very close together.

_UNTRUTHFUL PERSON._--The little finger is long, reaching at least to the base of the nail of the third finger. The Mount of Luna is crossed with many lines.

_VAIN PERSON._--The Mount of Jupiter is fuller than the others and it is crossed with many lines. The fingers are long and rather pointed.

_VINDICTIVE PERSON._--The Head line wriggles along its course. It has a fork close to the Mount of Luna.

_WEALTHY PERSON._--When earned, the Mount of Luna, on both hands, shows a number of lines which all run in one direction. They do not cross at all. When inherited, the same, but there is, in addition, a cross on the Bracelets.

_WITTY PERSON._--The Mount of Mercury shows up clearly. In addition, there is a curved line which runs from the junction of the first and second fingers to the junction of the third and fourth fingers. The Heart line is usually good.

YOUR HANDWRITING REVEALS YOUR CHARACTER

Your handwriting is you; disguise it as you will, it still reveals your character. As a matter of fact, it is a sheer impossibility for an ordinary person to alter his or her writing completely. The natural hand and the purposely-changed hand will bear several resemblances, however hard the individual may try to make them dissimilar. This is due to the fact that the same character lies behind both efforts. Not only is your handwriting you, but the handwriting of your friend is "him or her." This being so, you will find it a simple matter to arrive at his or her qualities by analyzing a few lines of the person's handwriting. To become sufficiently expert for this, you will not need more than half-an-hour's study.

_FIRST_ of all we must attend to the direction of the lines of writing, as, should these be level, a normal and calm state of mind is shown, generally reliable, and not subject to change.

When the lines slope toward the right, much energy is indicated; when the lines slope downward, a lack of energy is shown, usually from depression which may result from ill health.

If the writing slopes upward with excess, it shows recklessness; if downwards, with a very sloping inclination, it shows mental depression verging almost on loss of reason.

If the signature slopes upwards, then we may expect to find personal ambition, but if downwards, some physical weakness. If instead of the whole line ascending only words here and there will ascend, this indicates "hope," but if scattered words ascend and descend in the same line, we may read a lack of tenacity in emotions.

_SECONDLY._--The lines forming the letters may appear:--

(A) Practically upright; or

(B) Sloping slightly to the right.

(C) Sloping very much to the right as if each letter were falling over the rest.

(D) Sloping to the left, and lastly,

(E) "Back-hand writing."

Between A and B might be called normal.

A Shows pluck and self-possession, and, if pointed, mathematics.

B Tenderness, but should the writing be pointed, a quick, acute mind, with no sympathy with sentiment.

C Shows indolence; if with pointed letters, mental power, but should the letters be rounded, mental and physical indolence.

D Shows a love of ease, while

E Looks peculiar and indicates self-consciousness, and, as a rule, hidden sentimentality.

_THIRDLY._--The writing small and pointed, we get curiosity; if medium in size, and gradually increasing towards the end of the line, it shows an outspoken nature; should the writing diminish towards the end of the line we read tact.

If it is fine and threadlike in appearance, it shows a sensitive mind, diplomacy.

Large writing shows promptness, but if the strokes are very fine, we see appreciation of other people's work--a connoisseur.

Small, clear writing shows love of the abstruse, and if the lines are very delicate, a feeling for the mystic. If the writing is extremely small, it shows pettiness of nature, fussiness over unimportant details.

Letters of different sizes show unreliability of nature, exaggerating trifles and ignoring more important things.

Light and fine writing means delicacy of feeling, but if carried to excess it shows fastidiousness.

_FOURTHLY._--The connections of the letters with each other must be judged. If the connecting stroke is long, it shows some facility in talking and expression, the power of using words well, _not_ talkativeness.

Letters ingeniously connected show constructiveness, but should they be separate, we get perception and intuition.

Any eccentricity indicates that the person's career has not been ordinary. Marked originality, especially of capitals, shows unusual taste. Tremulous tendency resulting neither from illness nor old age--Irritability. Highly restrained, small--Refractory disposition, difficult to live with. Regular and well-placed lines, followed by those careless and irregular--A mind quick to embark on an enterprise, but lacking perseverance. Back-handed less susceptible than inclined--The head ruling the heart.

Generally the body of the letter or specimen gives the present character, the signature the past.

_CROTCHETS._--Egotism, self-satisfaction (a return upon self.)

_HARPOONS (HOOKS)._--Tenacity, united perhaps with weak will.

_DASHES._--Perfectly straight--Persistence.

Undulating.--Art, levity.

Undulating, beginning or finishing with a crotchet or ungraceful flourish.--Lack of taste, slight vulgarity.

Light.--Writer attaches little idea to things expressed.

Ending Thickly.--Resolution, desires ideas to carry weight.

Curved Ascendingly.--Versatility; slight inconsistency; speaks without thought.

Tremulous.--Timidity, hesitation.

Placed at end of line or paragraph.--Lack of self-assertion.

Ending abruptly, thick and hard.--Distrust, reserve.

Sharply elongated.--Impulsive nature; prudence taught by experience.

Used instead of "full stops."--Cultivated caution.

_CAPITAL LETTERS._--Large and well-formed.--Pride.

Print-like in shape.--Dignity.

Thin strokes.--Boasting.

Exaggerated in height.--Love of ceremonial.

The angle very pointed.--Acuteness, penetrative, leadership.

Large and badly-formed.--Egomania.

Large upper hall.--Self-assertion.

Large bases.--Self-confidence.

The capital letter of Christian names larger than that of surname.--Love of home.

The capital letter of surname larger.--Love of position.

Small capitals.--Lack of self-assertion.

Capital letters made like small ones.--Said to show poetic feeling, love of Nature.

Print-like in form.--Originality.

Eccentric in any way.--Pose or whim.

Widely spaced.--Love of open air.

Curving far below the line, and almost encircling the word.--Protective love of animals.

Letters incorrectly used.--Small detail made over-important.

Tendency to replace by print.--Sense of form, artistic and poetic.

_SPECIAL LETTERS._--_A.M.N.H._, _G.O._, _R.U.W._--Normal width.--Well-poised mind.

Too wide.--Self-contentment, satisfaction.

Nearly touching.--Timidity, want of knowledge of the world.

First leg slightly raised.--Aristocratic tastes.

Second leg exaggerated.--Pose, affectation.

Unconnected, ending with crotchet rentrant.--Egotistical, selfish.

The letters begun and ended with a small crotchet rentrant.--Avarice, meanness.

Letters and words connected.--Power of assimilating ideas, but lack of originality; logic.

Letters disconnected even with their parts.--Creative power, want of logic.

Equally connected or disconnected.--Balanced intuition and deduction.

Last letter increasing in size.--Lack of power of concealment. Decreasing.--Finesse.

Handwriting does not invariably show sex, as the qualities indicated are common to both men and women.

The writing develops as the soul develops, and imitation comes before originality.

QUALITIES SHOWN IN HANDWRITING ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED

_ABILITY._--Small writing, angular, clear, decided capitals.

_ACCURACY._--Neat, well-placed lines and words, punctuation correct.

_AFFECTION._--Softly sloping writing, rounded, fairly thick.

_AMIABILITY._--Rounded letters, often unfinished, medium capitals.

_AMBITION._--Large first stroke of capital "M's" ascending lines of writing. Imposing signature.

_ANALYTICAL._--Small-pointed, clear writing, letters divided, decided capitals.

_ARGUMENT._--Words connected, giving logic, and occasional extra long connecting strokes, small writing. (See A.2.)

_AUTHORITY._--Large capitals, especially the letter "I" and first letter of surname, level crossing to t's.

_BOASTFUL._--Large writing, exaggerated capital, flying cross bar to t's. (See A.1.)

_BOLD._--Large well-formed capitals, clear rounded, but not pointed writing.

_BROAD-MINDED._--Well-spaced words, clear capitals, O's and A's wide and rounded.

_CANDOUR._--O's and A's open at the top.

_CAPRICE._--Eccentric letters, irregular writing, no punctuation.

_CARE._--See Accuracy.

_CARELESSNESS._--Ill-formed letters, open O's, no punctuation.

_CAUTION._--Dashes used instead of full stops.

_CEREMONIOUS._--Capitals important, all large above the line, some added flourishes.

_CHANGEABLE._--Letters differently formed, eccentric capitals, variability of line.

_CHEERFULNESS._--Short, fat loops, rounded letters.

_DEJECTION._--Lines tending downwards, curved letters unfinished, last of capital "M" very small.

_DELICACY._--Thin thread-like letters, fine pointed writing. (See A.3.)

_DISORDER._--Ill-formed, unfinished letters, no punctuation, separate letters.

_DISSIMILATION._--Words terminating in thread-like strokes, interchangeable letters.

_DISTRUST._--Last downstroke ending very abruptly.

[Illustration: No. 10.--A]

_DRINK._--Thick strokes, when seen through a glass very ragged, ill-formed letters; self-indulgence.

_EATING, GOURMANDIZING._--Small, rounded writing, black, small capitals.

_ECONOMY._--Close, compressed writing, no margins. (See A.4.)

_ENERGY._--Lines sloping upwards to the right, short downstrokes, high-barred crosses to t's.

_EXAGGERATION._--Very large and eccentric capitals, flourish under signature.

_EXTRAVAGANCE._--Wide margins, large letters, full loops above and below the lines.

_FAINT-HEARTED._--Small capitals, ill-formed thread-like letters, downward tendency.

_FOPPERY._--Exaggerated capitals, especially letter "I," wide spacing.

_FORGETFULNESS._--Letter "N" shaped like small "U." (See B.1.)

_FORMALITY._--Neat lettering, punctuation careful, capitals rather large.

_FRIVOLOUS._--Light writing, eccentric, or half-made capitals, irregular lines.

_GEOMETRY._--Small, neat writing, print-like small capitals, upright slope to writing, or slightly backward.

_GENEROSITY._--Final letters naturally rounded, with upward tendency.

_GESTURE OR MOVEMENT._--An elaborate finish resembling a flourish but joined to last letter.

_GRANDEUR, LOVE OF._--Imposing and well-formed capitals, large and carefully made "M's."

_GROSSNESS._--Very black, thick stroke both up and down, letters badly formed; short loops wide. (See B.2.)

_HASTY ACTION._--Long-shaped commas.

_HOME, LOVE OF._--Capital letter of Christian name larger than that of surname.

_HONESTY._--Well-formed, clear and even letters, level at the bottoms.

_HOPE._--The lines ascending with regularity.

_HYPOCRISY._--Small A's and O's, open at bottom.

_HYSTERIA._--Very irregular writing, badly made letters, and wild crossing strokes to t's, thin and long downstrokes, initial small letters out of proportion to remainder of words.

_INDOLENCE._--Rounded writing, sloping "backwards"--i.e., to the left (See A.5.)

_INDECISION._--Thin strokes crossing the t's, or else the stroke "tucked in."

_INGENUITY._--Curious and original shaped capitals.

_INSINCERITY._--Letters raised high above the level, words thread-like, terminations indistinct.

_INTEMPERANCE._--Curious rough, black strokes, or else vague formation of letters.

_INTRIGUE._--Twisted forms to letters, unnecessary and thread-like strokes.

_INTUITION._--Letters separated. (See B.3.)

_IRRITABLE._--Curious short downward crossing to t's, cramped and pointed letters.

_LANGUAGE._--Occasional long connecting strokes in middle of words or from word to word. (See B.4.)

[Illustration: No. 11.--B.]

_LOGICAL._--Even, small, well-formed letters, capitals well balanced.

_LUXURY._--Black writing, slanting strokes, large capitals.

_MADNESS._--Irregular, badly-formed, unfinished words, lines very irregular, and variable directions.

_MEAN._--Cramped and compressed letters and lines.

_METHODICAL._--Well-formed letters, even lines, good punctuation.

_NARROW._--Well-formed but close letters, careful capitals.

_NATURE, LOVE OF._--Simple capital letters. (See B.5.)

_NEUROTIC._--Irregular dwindling letters, various sizes, words unevenly placed.

_OBSTINACY._--Small writing, heavy crossing to "t's" and angular letters.

_ORDER._--Letters even, well formed and placed.

_ORIGINALITY._--Eccentric forms of letters.

_PENETRATIVE._--Acute letters, well-finished long upstrokes to "t's."

_PERSEVERANCE._--The bars crossing the "t's" increasing in size.

_POETRY, FEELING FOR._--Capital letters made like small ones in shape and neat well-formed words.

_PRETENTIOUSNESS._--Many curves and involved capitals.

_RETICENCE._--Closed "o's," "a's," and "e's."

_SIGHT._--In affections of the eyes the terminals are unfinished.

_SLY._--Dwindling ill-formed letters.

_STINGY._--Cramped writing, close lines.

_SUBTLETY._--Small letters and dwindling lines. (See 6.B.)

_SELFISH._--The final coming round to the left, and making a complete loop on itself.

_TEMPER, HASTY._--Angular stops.

_IRRITABLE._--The cross-bars of the "t's" slightly hooked.

_OBSTINATE._--The cross-bar ending in a decided harpoon or hook; a low thick bar. High and thick and tending sharply downward.

_OBSTINACY AGAINST OWN INTERESTS._--A short straight down stroke.

_CONTROL OF._--Dashes used instead of stops.

_TRUE._--Clear, well-formed rounded letters.

_VANITY._--Large flourished capitals, wide margins. (See B.7.)

_WIT._--Small, rounded letters, generally undulating handwriting.

YOUR FACE IS YOUR FORTUNE

Everybody sums up the faces of his friends and of the people he meets. It is a habit we all have. But most of us are apt to classify these faces into groups according to whether the possessors are good-looking, ordinary or supremely ugly. We say to ourselves, "Isn't So-and-so charming," or alternatively, "How positively plain is So-and-so."

As a matter of fact, the degree of beauty expressed in an individual's face ought to count for very little. What ought to count is the character which his or her features reveal. Let it be said quite definitely that faces indicate character more accurately than any other physical property of an individual. A person can change his voice and he can check his actions, but he cannot alter his features for more than a second at a time, and then only superficially.