laid against you by false and deceitful friends.

LOBSTER.--A pleasant event, or a good present, is shown by this symbol.

LOCK AND KEY.--You are warned against the loss of something which you
value.

LOOKING-GLASS.--This implies a desire to know the truth, even if it be
unpleasant to you.

LORD MAYOR'S COACH.--You will receive a good offer from an unexpected
quarter.

LUTE.--This is a sign of a secret sadness of which those around you know
nothing; to musicians, a good omen of success.

LYNX.--To the married a bad omen of estrangement, possibly divorce; to
others it denotes treachery or episodes of a painful nature.


M

MACARONI.--This proclaims the sad fact that you must endeavour to make
sixpence do the work of a shilling.

MACE.--Promotion, a position of authority and achievement.

MACHINE.--See AUTOMATIC MACHINE.

MADONNA LILY.--This flower means perfection and peace, and the assurance