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General Synopsis of the Index
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K. DECEPTIONS

K0000—K99.00 Contests won by deception
K100—K299. Deceptive bargains
K300—K499. Thefts and cheats
K500—K699. Escape by deception
K700—K799. Capture by deception
K800—K999. Fatal deception
K1000—K1199. Deception into self-injury
K1200—K1299. Deception into humiliating position
K1300—K1399. Seduction or deceptive marriage
K1400—K1499. Dupe's property destroyed
K1500—K1599. Deceptions connected with adultery
K1600—K1699. Deceiver falls into own trap
K1700—K2099. Deception through shams
K1700—K1799. Deception through bluffing
K1800—K1899. Deception by disguise or illusion
K1900—K1999. Impostures
K2000—K2099. Hypocrites
K2100—K2199. False accusations
K2200—K2299. Villains and traitors
K2300—K2399. Other deceptions

L. REVERSAL OF FORTUNE

L000—L99. Victorious youngest child
L100—L199. Unpromising hero (heroine)
L200—L299. Modesty brings reward
L300—L399. Triumph of the weak
L400—L499. Pride brought low

M. ORDAINING THE FUTURE

M000—M99. Judgments and decrees
M100—M119. Vows and oaths
M200—M299. Bargains and promises
M300—M399. Prophecies
M400—M499. Curses

N. CHANCE AND FATE

N000—N99. Wagers and gambling
N100—N299. The ways of luck and fate
N300—N399. Unlucky accidents
N400—N699. Lucky accidents
N410—N439. Lucky business ventures
N440—N499. Valuable secrets learned
N500—N599. Treasure trove