1. AWKWARD.--Those whose motions are awkward yet easy, possess much
efficiency and positiveness of character, yet lack polish; and just in
proportion as they become refined in mind will their movements be
correspondingly improved. A short and quick step indicates a brisk and
active but rather contracted mind, whereas those who take long steps
generally have long heads; yet if the step is slow, they will make
comparatively little progress, while those whose step is long and quick
will accomplish proportionately much, and pass most of their competitors on
the highway of life. {475}
2. A DRAGGING STEP.--Those who sluff or drag their heels, drag and drawl in
everything; while those who walk with a springing, bouncing step, abound in
mental snap and spring. Those whose walk is mincing, affected, and
artificial, rarely, if ever, accomplish much; whereas those who walk
carelessly, that is, naturally, are just what they appear to be, and put on
nothing for outside show.
3. THE DIFFERENT MODES OF WALKING.--In short, every individual has his own
peculiar mode of moving, which exactly accords with his mental character;
so that, as far as you can see such modes, you can decipher such outlines
of character.