=Drill 99=
[Illustration]
Capital Q, as shown above, is the enlarged form of figure two preceded
by a movement drill. Curve the main downward strokes liberally. Make the
lower loop flat on the base line and drop the finishing curve below.
Students should frequently compare their writing with the copies.
=Drill 100=
[Illustration]
The mind directs, the arm and hand perform; both mind and muscle must
work in harmony.
No matter how perfectly the muscles of the arm are trained, good letters
cannot be made unless a good conception of form is in the mind. Capital
Q should be made well at the rate of sixty to the minute, and the figure
two faster. The count in each case is 1, 2, 3.
=Drill 101=
[Illustration]
In the style of writing here presented the loop of small g extends three
spaces below the base line. The paper should be held in such a position
that the downward strokes are pulled toward the center of the body, the
paper being changed from time to time with the left hand to keep its
position relatively the same. The motion should be purely muscular
throughout, and the movement in making the loop particularly quick and
elastic. Study the form closely and note the crossing of the loop with a
left curve on the base. Pull the loops toward the center of the body and
not toward the left elbow.
In groups of five connected letters a speed of sixty-five letters to the
minute should be attained. A count of ten for each group of five will
aid in regulating the movement.
=Drill 102=
[Illustration]
By comparison it will be seen that q is a little shorter below the base
than g; that the turn at the bottom is made to the right, instead of, to
the left; and that the lower part connects on the base line with the
first. On account of the check at the connective point, fewer letters
are made to the minute than of small g, but the movement should be
quick.