the perpendicular line, and then the space on the right. This will insure small shorthand characters, the value of which is alluded to in another chapter.
Write on the side of the paper nearest you when the book is open. When the book is filled on one side, turn it and fill it on the other side.
THE CORRECT POSITION IN WRITING.
In learning shorthand and writing it rapidly, one must have a comfortable position. Sit well in front of the table—erect as in writing longhand. Let the left arm rest on the table, and spread the fingers of the left hand on the lower left side of the note-book, to hold the paper in position. Don't lean your chest on the desk. Hold the pen or pencil naturally as in penmanship, and let your right arm be as free as possible, resting lightly on the table. The little finger of the right hand should glide over the paper. Use the combined forearm and finger movement. Put as little pressure on the pen or pencil as possible. The lighter your touch, the faster you will write. Don't rest your head on your left hand, because that hand will be kept busy in turning the leaves of your note-book. Don't lounge in your seat when taking dictation, or during lulls in the dictation; it looks lazy and is not conducive to speed.
Be alert, ready for emergencies and rapid spurts of the dictator at all times. One never knows when
