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he must choose one of the four kings to represent himself; if a woman, she must select one of the queens; then the queen of the chosen king, or the king of the chosen queen, will stand for husband or wife, mistress or lover, of the party whose fortune is to be told, and the knave of the suit for the most intimate person of their family; remember that every thing is within your circle as far as you can count nine any way from the card that represents the person, his wife or her husband, and their intimate friend; and also that the ninth card every way is of the greatest consequence.
The Ace of Clubs promises great wealth, much prosperity in life, and tranquillity of mind.
The King of Clubs announces a man who is humane, upright, affectionate, and faithful in all his engagements; he will be happy himself, and make every one with whom he has a connection so if he can.
The Queen of Clubs shows a tender, mild, and rather amorous disposition, one who will probably yield her maiden person to a generous lover before the matrimonial knot be tied; but they will be happy, love each other, and be married.
The Knave of Clubs shows a generous, sincere friend, who will exert himself warmly in your interest and welfare.
The Ten of Clubs denotes great riches to come speedily from an unexpected quarter, but it also threatens that you will, at the same time, lose some very dear friend.
The Nine of Clubs shows that you will displease some of your friends, by too steady adherence to your own way of thinking.
The Eight of Clubs shows the person to be covetous and extremely fond of money; that he will obtain it, but that it will rather prove a torment than a comfort to him, as he will not make a proper use of it.
The Seven of Clubs promises the most brilliant fortune, and the most exquisite bliss that this world can afford; but beware of the opposite sex, from these alone you can experience misfortune.
The Six of Clubs shows you will engage in a very lucrative partnership, and that your children will behave well.
The Five of Clubs declares that you will shortly be married to a person who will mend your circumstances.
The Four of Clubs shows inconstancy for the sake of money and change of object.
The Tray of Clubs shows that you will be married three times, and each time to a wcalthy person.
The Deuce of Clubs shows that there will be some unfortunate opposition to your favourite inclination, which will disturb you.
