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recurring consonants. In addition to this the straight characters have been so arranged that the most frequently recurring combinations of letters form an obtuse angle at their point of junction, and such angle not being observed the letters are allowed to coalesce naturally in the form of a large quadrant, thus curve motion has its rightful preponderance, the maximum of facility obtainable from this source is secured, and the system is freed from the unnatural zig-zag motion of the ordinary shorthand.
(6) Consonantal blendings, systematically aрplied, based on physiological laws, and relieving the system of the objectionable obtuse angle.
(7) Individuality of form. Having few alternative signs, and these regulated by rule, Light-Line Phonography has a distinctiveness of form greater than that of any system hitherto published.
In conclusion, the endeavour of the author has been to compile a system so simple as to be readily acquired by the humblest capacity, and those possessed of little leisure, and yet rapid enough to reproduce verbatim the fastest oratory. In presenting his work to the public he asks for nothing beyond an impartial investigation, and with perfect confidence awaits the result.
Liverpool, May, 1888.
