L stands for Luck, and that is why the track of the game we are now
discussing is arranged in the form of this letter.
The game, shown on the next page, is played by two or more persons and
the scores are decided by throwing a dice, each person taking a turn.
Should any player arrive at one of the sections marked with a cross,
he must go back to the nearest previous station which is a multiple of
five; also, if he alights on a section marked with shaded lines, i.e.
15, 50 and 75, he goes forward to the next station which is a multiple
of five.
The balloons are so arranged that every player must eventually reach
one of them. This is how his luck or fortune is determined:
Whichever balloon is reached, the figures forming it are added up and
the key is given below.
100 = 1 + 0 + 0 = 1.--You are a favored individual, who should find
the world a very pleasant place. You are proud of yourself and your
near relations, and you have a reputation amongst your friends that you
value. Your worst fault is that you are prone to take yourself a little
too seriously.
101 = 1 + 0 + 1 = 2.--You have a great deal of imagination and are not
slow in recognizing how things will map out in the future. You can turn
your hand to a good number of things and are, thus, a useful member of
society. Your worst fault is that you are prone to believe too much of
what irresponsible people tell you.
102 = 1 + 0 + 2 = 3.--You are a hard worker and you are likely to
pull your weight in the world. You have an exploring nature and love
to go about and see things. Your worst fault is that you are a trifle
domineering and like to be obeyed.
103 = 1 + 0 + 3 = 4.--You have a facility for calculating and you have
a head for business especially if figures play an important part. You
are quick in most of the things you do. Your worst faults lie in the
direction of grumbling and gossiping.
104 = 1 + 0 + 4 = 5.--You have a generous nature and are kindly and
affectionate. In most ways, you are a clear thinker, but you have one
fault. You are extravagant and must have whatever you desire at the
moment, whether you can afford it or not.
105 = 1 + 0 + 5 = 6.--You have a charming personality, pleasing manners
and are entertaining. You are excellent company and make an admirable
friend. You will get on in the world, but, even so, you are not fond of
hard work.
106 = 1 + 0 + 6 = 7.--You are a careful and patient worker: you are
sincere and conscientious; you have an honest desire to get on in the
world. Your greatest fault is that you lack a sense of humor and are
totally unaware that life has a bright side.
[Illustration: No. 36.--The Game of Luck.]