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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888, 
 
 BY MRS. L. BRONSON, 
 In the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C. 
 
 CAL, LABEL & MACCABE LITHO. CO., 
 
 J'RINTERS. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE 
 
 -.SHORTHAND*- 
 
 BY 
 
 MRS. L. BRONSON. 
 
 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 
 
 1888. 
 
B R A 
 
 OF THE 
 
 UNIVERSIT 
 
 PREFACE. 
 
 In this work, ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND, the one great object 
 kept steadily in view has been to make it thoroughly practical, as 
 well as to shorten the time required to master it to a three months' 
 course, and in this time to become so familiar with the principles 
 as to be able to build therefrom any word spoken in the English 
 language, thereby making the student an independent writer. 
 
 Shorthand alone is illustrated, and to this end the first depart- 
 ure from all other methods has been f to discard entirely the vocal 
 chart, as it is called, or vocalization as formerly taught, which 
 constituted the principal part of the work for the first five months. 
 Then, in order to write at a speed exceeding eighty words a minute, 
 this vocalization has to be dropped and the habit formed of strik- 
 ing the dot and dash to be overcome, which I can assure you, from 
 my own personal experience, is no easy task. 
 
 I was a diligent student of the Pitman system, and after exam- 
 ining other systems brought before the public consider the Pitman 
 the most comprehensive published. But in teaching that system, 
 as I have been for years, I saw the necessity of a shorter method 
 for attaining the desired object. There were so many worthy 
 young women and men who had neither time nor money to expend 
 on so long a course, having others dependent upon them, and were 
 compelled to give uf good paying positions on account of not un- 
 derstanding Shorthand, as no firm doing any considerable amount 
 of business can now afford to do without a shorthand business cor- 
 respondent. 
 
 I therefore determined to formulate a shorter method, and suc- 
 ceeded in my ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND, which I have been 
 teaching most successfully the past two years, and at the earnest 
 
PREFACE. 
 
 and persistent solicitation of friends have been induced to place it 
 before the public in book form; and can conscientiously assert that, 
 in the hands of a diligent student of ordinary ability, it will accom- 
 plish all I claim for it make the student a first-class shorthand 
 business correspondent in three months. 
 
 My students are filling positions in all branches of business to 
 the entire satisfaction of their employers, and my classes practice 
 in the courts (by special arrangement) before the close of the 
 three months' course. 
 
 To the ambitious and painstaking student this work is dedi- 
 cated. That it may save such many hours of midnight toil is the 
 earnest wish of the authoress, who has ever their interests at heart 
 
 MRS. L. BRONSON. 
 
INTRODUCTION. 
 
 In this book I have aimed to illustrate each progressive step 
 in such a manner as to make the work lighter as the student 
 advances, and he will be surprised to find the study a pleasure 
 instead of the laborious task he has been accustomed to regard it. 
 
 Instead of vocalizing with the dot and dash, as formerly 
 taught, I use six vocal sounds in three positions, which the dot and 
 dash heretofore represented, and in which all phonographic signs 
 must be placed. 
 
 The first position in the middle of the space has the vocal 
 sound of e or t- the second position, just above the line, the sound 
 of <? or #, and the third position, across or below the line, the 
 sound of oo or oil. 
 
 Positions : ' 2d, In these positions must all word-signs 
 
 3d. 
 
 be placed, according to their vowel sound, the student being guided 
 
 by the first vowel in the word, whether before or after the stroke, as 
 
 improve, \ open, book, 
 
 .prison, * I store, j ooze 
 
 There are exceptions to this rule in a few instances, but those 
 out of position as to vowel sound must be accepted as word-signs 
 only, and memorized as such, 
 
 I have endeavored to place all words in position according to 
 their vowel sound as far as possible, and would advise the student 
 
INTRODUCTION. 
 
 to be most conscientious and painstaking in this respect for his 
 own benefit and rapid advancement. 
 
 By doing away with the dot and dash vocalization the great 
 bugbear of shorthand is removed and the work so simplified that 
 any person with a common school education can readily grasp and 
 understand it. Thus it will be taken for granted that the individ- 
 ual who takes up this work has at least a common school educa- ' 
 tion. and it were better to have covered the grammar course. Yet 
 the student can carry this branch along with his other studies, as it 
 is made so easy that he will turn to it for recreation, as one would 
 to music. 
 
 Follow each lesson as laid out for you; perfect yourself in each 
 as you proceed, until you reach the business letters; then have 
 some one dictate them io you, as directed, and there will be no 
 such word as fail in your case. 
 
 Two hours' diligent study each day will make you a competent 
 shorthand business correspondent in three months, and, of course, 
 in much less time if you can give to its study six hours each day. 
 
 For business dictation the disconnected style of writing is 
 best, but for reporting the connected or phrasing style is prefer- 
 able. And I would advise those \\ho wish to become reporters, 
 after having mastered this work, to procure " The Phrase Book," 
 by Ben Pitman, and make that their constant companion. 
 
 Always use ruled paper seven rule paper at the beginning of 
 the work, for practice, and afterward any width rule. A soft pencil 
 is the proper thing to use for writing shorthand. It is well to have 
 two or three by your side, sharpened for use, in case a point should 
 break. 
 
 Another departure from the usual method of teaching is the 
 absence of shorthand exercises for the student to translate. I have 
 found by experience that this is much the better course, for, by 
 mastering the principles, you can readily build your sentences and 
 as readily transcribe them into longhand, and by leaving this work 
 entirely to the student it forces him into a practice that will insure 
 success. 
 
OF 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 SPEEDING. 
 
 After committing the alphabet strokes perfectly, so that you 
 can, without hesitation, trace curve, shade and stroke from mem- 
 ory, commence the practice of making them rapidly, and then by 
 speeding laying a watch before you, or have some one else time 
 you and see how many of the alphabet strokes you can make to 
 the minute. Do this daily, and as you commit the word-signs per- 
 fectly, speed on them also, taking them in their regular order. Do 
 this without fail daily, for unless you pay strict attention to this 
 part of the work your speed will not be cultivated and your work 
 of no value to you. When you have reached the business letters 
 you will be astonished at the speed you will make on first trial. Do 
 not attempt to speed on them until you have mastered the drill 
 work thoroughly, as this is of paramount importance. Then prac- 
 tice with the smallest form, or any other business form or article 
 containing about the same number of words, until you can write 
 the number in one minute. Do likewise with all the letters given, 
 in rotation. 
 
 It is not advisable to practice alone on the forms and sentences 
 given in this book, but take anything and everything, especially 
 newspaper articles. 
 
 TYPEWRITING. 
 
 Persons taking positions as shorthand business correspond- 
 ents being required to transcribe their work on the typewriter, it is 
 highly necessary for them to be proficient in the use of the ma- 
 chine. I have therefore given at the close of this work a complete 
 chart system by which the student can become, within the three 
 months' course laid down in this book, a first-class operator on the 
 typewriter. 
 
 Two hours daily must be given to this work, adhering strictly 
 to the chart and sentences given. 
 
10 
 
 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND, 
 
 In the above illustration is found the forms of all the letters or 
 signs used in the shorthand alphabet. In the straight strokes are 
 represented the first ten, and in the circles are found sixteen curved 
 strokes, which together constitute the shorthand alphabet of twen- 
 ty-six letters. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 LESSON NO. 1. 
 
 ing 
 
 zha wa 
 
 >""^ m f __ya 
 
 x*^^ imp 
 
 The above alphabet must be committed perfectly before pro- 
 ceeding further, observing particularly the slant, shading and 
 length of stroke. It will be well in the beginning to refer frequent- 
 ly to the illustration in order to form the habit of making the correct 
 slant and curve. Do not try to make them too rapidly at first, as 
 speed will follow practice, but aim at precision, that your work 
 may be clear and legible. v 
 
 After committing the alphabet perfectly, so you can make any 
 letter named on the instant, you will proceed with word-signs. 
 
 LESSON NO. 2 -ALPHABETIC WOBD-SIGNS. 
 
 These consist in alphabetic strokes, placed in first, second and 
 third position. P placed in first position, which is in the middle of 
 the space, has the vowel sound of e or /, as in weep, and in second 
 position, just above the line, the sound of a or 0, as in hope, happy, 
 and in third position, across or below the line, the sound of oo or 
 ou, as in up. 
 
MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 each, which 
 
 much act, ac 
 
 - 
 
 large, advantage ^^. go, gave, to- 
 
 [gether- 
 
 kingdom *- give, given 
 __ common, come, co ^ 
 
 With the following word-signs the smaller curve, or shortened 
 stroke, is introduced, giving us more material to build from. In 
 shortening the stroke, / or d is added, as in shortened d in first 
 position is did, and in lengthening the stroke we add tr, dr or ther, 
 
 as in ^T-X mother, v^^ father, and so on, as will be 
 
 fully illustrated further on. 
 
 LESSON NO. 3. 
 
 if, few / without x s me, my, him 
 
 for, half ______ ee x x may, am, may be 
 
 , every, ever ) saw, say, so _might, made, im- 
 
 [mediate 
 
 V< have, how- -\ us ? use importance, im- 
 
 ~^ [ever ^ Pprovement 
 
 C think > establish- ^ 
 
 [ment - 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 thank 
 
 thought 
 
 the, they, 
 [thy, them _ 
 
 that 
 thou 
 
 J 
 
 _uze 
 
 wish, she 
 show, shall 
 usual 
 
 any, know, no 
 Jhing 
 language 
 not, nature 
 under 
 
 early 
 
 knowledge 
 
 acknowledge. 
 
 LESSON NO. 4 W AKD Y SERIES, 
 
 we, 
 
 "" [with" 
 C were 
 
 what 
 
 would- 
 
 ye, year, 
 [yet- 
 beyond 
 
 you 
 
 These small signs are of value, not only as word-signs, but as 
 letters as well. The sign for we, with, were, what and would, can 
 be used simply as the letter ?u, or as a word-sign, whether turned 
 to the right or the left, and is a great convenience. 
 
 aware 
 won, one 
 
 now 
 when 
 
 iSK 
 
14 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 The long stroke wa would be awkward for general use. Of 
 the Y series, ye, yet, beyond, you, the same may be said, as for 
 general use they are most convenient as letter^, instead of the long 
 stroke ya, 
 
 Letter q, or word-sign quite, is also a valuable addition to the 
 alphabet signs, as it will fill in in any combination where the letter 
 q is used, as in quickly, which is made by beginning with the letter 
 q in first position and making the / stroke downward and bringing 
 it across the line, thus adding y or ly. 
 
 NOTE. These signs should be kept small, as they were 
 formerly used for vocalizing. 
 
 On this sign q may also be placed the r or n hook, st or str 
 loop and s circle, or it can be used in connection with any alphabet 
 stroke or word-sign. 
 
 how 
 
 L 
 
 y, why, 
 
 the 
 
 is, his 
 
 J 
 
 " [while 
 
 a an Q 
 
 as, has 
 
 q, j te 
 
 (and 
 
 
 
 [quick 
 
 TICK SIGNS. 
 
 -. ^ 
 
 , of j* all -^ to ^ too 
 
 I | 
 
 . or already j owe | but 
 
 'on X ought wl ?' should 
 
 . ^_ x _, [whom X , 
 
 These tick-signs when standing alone are word-signs, and 
 phraseograms when a hook or circle h added. Tick // is made like 
 the sign to or whom, but is an /; only when connected, as in 
 
 ^^-^ home. 
 
 Following are sentences containing only the work preceding, 
 which the student will write out in shorthand daily, and also con- 
 struct other sentences, using only the signs already committed, 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 until perfectly familiar. This sentence building is a great aid, after 
 memorizing, to fix the word-signs permanently in the mind by prac- 
 tical application. 
 
 Commit to memory, or have some one dictate to you, the sen- 
 tences following, as you should familiarize yourself with writing 
 from sound as soon as possible. 
 
 LESSON NO. 5. DICTATION NO. 1. 
 
 I. May the importance of your improvement be an advan- 
 tage to you. 
 
 NOTE. The s circle is here used in the word importance, 
 which will be fully illustrated further on. 
 
 2. Hope and be happy, for they who watch shall come to the 
 kingdom. 
 
 3. Allow us to thank you for all you may say to them. 
 
 4. Every advantage will be given you if you be willing to 
 hope. 
 
 5. They thought he had come here to see your establishment, 
 
 6. Come thou, Lord, and give thy word, which we would have, 
 and allow us to thank Thee for our improvement, that we may be 
 happy in thy kingdom. 
 
 7. We are to be in common with the company you are in. 
 
 8. Weep not, but already hope that it may be well with you. 
 
 9. Do much if you wish to improve your language. 
 10. I wish to hear it of them, for they are holy. 
 
 NOTE. These sentences are not selected for their ac- 
 curacy, but merely for memorizing signs and word 
 building. 
 
16 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 LESSON NO. 6.-DJCTATION NO 2. 
 
 Sentences containing alphabet word-signs, and including W 
 and Y series, small word-signs and tick-signs. 
 
 1. We hope to be happy in the establishment you have aleady 
 given us. 
 
 C \ ^ V V-X } I I * v 
 
 , X^ > ^ V- j y 
 
 / 
 
 2. What unusual thing was it he saw so early in the word 
 which made him acknowledge the law. 
 
 3. You should be willing to acknowledge him in his might, 
 however important his improvement and knowledge was to you. 
 
 4. Already we ought not to owe him, for his language was im- 
 proved without thought of the large advantage his father gave him. 
 
 5. Should we hope to be happy if we think every thought 
 should be watched. 
 
 6. Allow already the way to be improved, that to whom im- 
 provement is due the earliest hope may be quickly given. 
 
 LESSON NO. 7 HOOKS, 
 
 The above diagram illustrates the hooks, four in number, on 
 horizontal and perpendicular strokes. Those at the commencement 
 of the stroke are called initial, and at the close terminal hooks. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 Perpendicular strokes are drawn from the top downward, and 
 horizontal strokes from left to right. 
 
 These hooks are always read after the stroke as dr, tr, pr, br, 
 and the /"and v strikes are reversed to join the r hook, as the rule 
 governing the curve requires all hooks added to an alphabet curve 
 to follow that curve, as in 
 
 through 
 
 three 
 
 R HOoK. 
 
 \ principle-pal 
 principally 
 upper 
 
 private 
 
 practice, practi- 
 
 [cal 
 
 member, remem- 
 [ber. 
 
i8 
 
 MRS. L. BRONSON S 
 
 care, accord- 
 [ing 
 
 accordingly 
 
 nor 
 
 very 
 
 three, their, either, 
 [there 
 other, throw 
 
 -9- 
 
 through 
 
 Always bear in mind that the first stroke is placed in position, 
 and that the added stroke may cross the line or reach any other 
 position, as in proper, it being a lengthened or double p stroke. 
 
 NOTE, When to use long r } curved r and r hook: When 
 the sound of r is heard first, as in read, the long 
 r or curved r must be used, and the choice is sim- 
 ply a matter of convenience, but the r hook must 
 always be written when the sound of r follows the 
 stroke, as in person. 
 
 DICTATION NO. 3. 
 
 Sentences including previous work and introducing the rhook. 
 I. I wish you would go over in time to see them. 
 
 2. The principles of his kingdom are practically true, and we 
 should try and remember them. 
 
 3. We are free to throw away the advantage you give us if 
 we wish, but I am eager to go on with the work, I assure you. 
 
 4. I am very sure you will be able to do much if you apply 
 your thoughts to it; what say you? 
 
 5. How may we improve in what we do if we think we are not 
 to overcome much that is important. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 19 
 
 6. Are you sure she will be willing to allow us to see them, for 
 you know how much she has to remember. 
 
 7. Accordingly, a great number of the principles were tried, 
 and many are free to admit that they are practical and to our ad- 
 vantage. 
 
 8. The establishment of free thought is one of the improve- 
 ments of the time and period. 
 
 9. Our principal care should be to remember the way the im- 
 portant word is made. 
 
 10. She will remember you in anything you may do, if you say 
 all you think aright, and remember what you hear and try to be 
 happy. 
 
 11. Weep not, but live in the hope that you will be immedi- 
 ately made chairman of the company. 
 
 12. Why not do away with that which is of no importance to 
 you or the president. 
 
 LESSON NO. 8 L KOOK, 
 
 people tell, till 
 
 ipple 
 [apply 
 
 call va 
 
 <x c_ diffi- 
 \ apple, _ft_ until , [culty 
 
 fannlv 
 
 child f full 
 
 DICTATION NO. 4. 
 
 Sentences including the r hook and all first principles, with 
 the addition cfthe /hook. 
 
20 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 I. Every child should apply the time to that which will be of 
 value to the people. 
 
 2. You should remember he did not tell you what was true, 
 so how can you have anything to do with him. 
 
 3. However eager you are, you should not allow any one to' 
 establish a claim over you or make you his debtor. 
 
 4. Mr. Chairman, the language you uttered was not as nature 
 wished it should be, nor the time and establishment allow. 
 
 5. The practical thought was practicable for all use and prac- 
 tically difficult to remerrber. 
 
 6. I think the number of members which the chairman gave 
 to the doctor was large, so we will watch and tell him of his diffi- 
 culty. 
 
 7. Accordingly we should bear with them, for we know good 
 language is very important to us and we should try to work for it. 
 
 8. Doctor, we are eager to see you, and hope your established 
 honor will ever be remembered by us. 
 
 9. I assure you we are not happy, but beyond the azure sky 
 hope to be. 
 
 10. Be true in all things and the Lord will care for you in His 
 kingdom. 
 
 11. Bright and happy will be the hour for those who by and 
 by will enter the company of the good man and hear what he 
 may say. 
 
 12. Be of good faith and cheer, and it will be well with you if 
 you flee from evil. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 21 
 
 LESSON NO. 9. Y HOOK. 
 
 _u 
 
 I 
 
 rhis hook is never placed on a curved stroke, but as a termi- 
 n straight strokes, and always written on the right and read 
 v, bv, and so on. 
 
 o hopeful, poverty, ought to 
 . {^ , [have 
 ^Jiope to have 1, whatever^ 
 
 objective, above, f, . * , 
 
 * rnhnw it ! It would 
 
 v divine, differ- 
 /> J [ence-ent 
 If deliverance 
 
 advanced 
 
 - ' [have 
 
 
 
 p 9 
 
 brief twelve u 
 
 derive 
 
 \> brave f it will have / 
 - F n n n 
 
 which are to have 
 
 v / 
 
 ^ believe * . .. , ^ 
 
 beiievecl 
 
 whichever would 
 
 I T-iO'-* 
 
 
 
 
 7 which are ^^-^ arrive, revealed, 
 
 19 Tto have * irevolverl 
 
 ^ proof, 
 
 ' Jehovah ^ cover 
 
 ^v approval 
 
 ^ juvenile ^^ perfect, perfected 
 
 \> ' 
 
 *2 gift, give it 
 ^ gave it 
 
 
 _^ gave, govern -ed-ment 
 
MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 In the foregoing you will observe that shortened and length- 
 ened strokes are introduced, and as you advance in this work they 
 will occur more frequent, and will be fully illustrated further on. 
 
 When the s circle is included in /hook it must be turned in the 
 
 hook, as in \ spill, spell 
 
 DICTATION NO. 5. 
 
 Sentences with the v hook added to what you have already 
 learned. 
 
 I. The government of the people and by the people will be 
 perfected and approved. 
 
 2. The arrival of the party reveals much that was covered, 
 and proved untrue. 
 
 3. Whatever it would have been, we were unable to define 
 what was meant by his objection. 
 
 4. The arrival of the train brought them to us in good time, 
 although we had gifts for the juvenile members who were in the 
 company. 
 
 5. Why do you object to have the approval of the member 
 who is glad to see you in your belief. 
 
 6. All honor to our God and to His holy name, for his love 
 toward them that believe. 
 
 7. The sun shines upon the good and the evil alike, and who 
 would not have it so. 
 
 8. The twelve men on the trial revealed, on their arrival, 
 truths covered, and gave them to the governor. 
 
 9. He would have done that which did not cover the approval 
 of those who moved to forgive. 
 
 10. It is well that we have a kind Providence to govern and 
 provide for us, to whom all honor we give. 
 
 1 1 . Above and beyond we look for hope and truth and all that 
 is pure and holy. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 12. Give to God the glory and to the word of the Lord honor, 
 and let the earth and all that is in it remember His holy name. 
 
 LESSON NO. 10.-N HOOK. 
 
 A terminal hook, and the only one used as such on the curved 
 strokes. 
 
 v upon 
 
 happen 
 
 \ 
 
 penny 
 
 -I 
 
 town, attune 
 
 J eternal, eter- 
 [nity 
 plain, plan J denominate 
 
 J down, done 
 
 ^gentlemen 
 gentleman 
 _cane, can 
 ^began 
 
 profane 
 been, behind 
 tin, ten 
 attain, atone 
 
 J- 
 
 dun 
 
 which would not, 
 [which had not 
 religion, general 
 
 John, join 
 
 accordin- 
 gly 
 
 organic, 
 
 [organ 
 gone 
 
2.J. MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 On //z, u } imp, and /# we have but two hooks, as in: 
 
 ^more f line, lean * fine 
 
 _man /** alone Vj phonogra- 
 
 [phy, fan 
 known, /^^/ rnany, money ^-^ opinion 
 
 [none [ 
 rain 
 
 _have not 
 thine, then 
 
 DICTATION NO. 6. 
 
 Sentences including first principles and all the hooks. 
 I. I have ten gifts which I bring to you, take ye and learn to 
 
 do well. 
 
 / 
 
 2. It was at twelve they made their return, and we were quite 
 happy to see them, for they had been gone a long time. 
 
 3. Point out the way that is open to us that we may make it 
 plain to them that follow. 
 
 4. Send the blind that the vision of light may dawn upon 
 them. 
 
 5. When more convenient, the men will attain the high 
 opinion of the general. 
 
 6. The organization will organize when the organ of religious 
 truth is published. 
 
PNIVEBSITY 
 
 I 
 
 ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 7. The fault of human imagination is found alone in the mind 
 of man. 
 
 8. The gentleman who called to join the denomination found 
 the money in his trunk. 
 
 9. No human opinion can be known in heaven; the truth 
 alone is found up there. 
 
 10. Not at one town alone will it be accordingly done, but in 
 every town throughout the world,. 
 
 11. Phonography is an art to which the principal part of my 
 time is given. 
 
 12. Give all the golden moments of time to that which will be 
 of practical value to you and you will be happy. 
 
 SHORTENED SIGNS. 
 
 Following are shortened signs which are not to be committed 
 as they are simply alphabet strokes, which you have already 
 learned, shortened, and are here given as an illustration only 
 
 By shortening a stroke you add / or d. 
 
 _P ut -p 
 
 complete, 
 
 [complied- 
 
 combined 
 bound 
 
 ^sustained 
 constituent 
 
 
 blend, blind m ^di 
 
 bland 
 blunt 
 
 it ought ..delight-ed 
 
 | had, add, had 
 ~ [it, added 
 
 V. delightful 
 
 f 
 
 it would 
 
 divided 
 
26 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 upon it 1 
 
 _^it had 
 till it, tell it 
 told it 
 
 Jk ^derived 
 
 C dreadful 
 1 
 
 dreaded 
 
 J 
 
 , t did not 
 
 J do not 
 . had not 
 
 has had it 
 
 % 
 
 *| considered, 
 
 S plaintiff 
 
 planned, 
 
 i> [plant P 
 
 V complaint, 
 
 tried 
 toward 
 contend 
 attained 
 it ought to 
 
 *V> profit-ed-able 
 
 SDread 
 
 build-ed. r 
 
 t .. Pi "I 1 i .r 
 
 X [builL 
 ^ building 
 
 ^ blood, able to 
 
 hwouldhave 
 -* [had 
 
 - [considerate 
 ^ inconsiderate 
 
 L Luld p 
 ^ broad, abroad 
 
 it will not 
 
 it will have 
 [had- 
 
 contrived 
 
 i* 
 
 consistent 
 
 which had 
 
 - 
 
 /* child, which 
 . [will it 
 7 cheered, 
 
 7 charitable-" 
 -X * [bly 
 \\hichought 
 . [to have had 
 
 *N over it 
 
 bread, re- u 
 
 r i i 
 
 [member-eel 
 I 
 rw _^ brood 
 
 behind, bent, *P 
 
 [bend 
 J 
 
 stand 
 
 >4 ^ 
 
 ^ which have ^ 
 
 ^seclude 
 
 [had 
 ^ which would 
 
 schooled 
 
 virtue 
 ^virtuous 
 virtual 
 
 " ^ ' [have had c " 
 , .could , . . 
 act, ac 
 
 ^God, got _ 
 
 tf cannot 
 
 get 
 
 f ^virtuously 
 
 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 27 
 
 account 
 
 euild r i^ 
 
 have not 
 authority 
 ^authoritative 
 throughout 
 
 there it, third, 
 [threat 
 that they 
 * [ought 
 
 there ought 
 
 
 there wou!d 
 
 H 
 
 on the other 
 _^hand,on eith- 
 er hand 
 wished, wish 
 
 [it 
 
 shall it, she 
 [ought 
 
 short 
 assured 
 
 light, lead, 
 * [led, let 
 
 late 
 
 i. t 
 
 loud 
 
 ^ called, cold c. 
 
 dad, gold r ^ 
 
 conclude <^ 
 
 agreed, o> 
 
 / creature 
 
 [great 
 gift, give it ^ 
 
 <r ^, cared, oc- ^-> 
 
 gave it 
 
 [curred 
 accurate 
 
 if it ; feature ^ 
 
 ^ cured court V 
 
 
 
 after ^ 
 
 client 
 
 future 4 
 
 my client ^ 
 
 followed, 4. 
 
 , , r r\ in / 
 
 his client 
 
 [float ex 
 flood 
 
 ^-=> their client ' 
 
 from it S 
 
 secret ^ 
 
 afraid J 
 
 sacred 
 
 o <N 
 
 fruit ^ 
 
 secured ^ 
 
 find ^ 
 
 unsecured i 
 
 fond, often, f- 
 
 - skilled 
 
 ' [faint, fault"** ' 
 .found . C 
 
 
 will not, will it, wild, 
 
 ^^ am not, amount 
 ield" ' 
 were it, where it 
 
 ^ ^ ward, we are not 
 
 [w 
 f> land 
 
 ^ art 
 
28 
 
 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 heart 
 
 hand in hand 
 honored 
 _^eye, high 
 highest 
 
 You will notice among the shortened signs occasionally a dot 
 over the stroke. It is called the com or con dot, as in: 
 
 considered 
 
 ^complete 
 
 You have also occasionally a circle which is called the s circle. 
 Both will be illustrated fully further on. 
 
 NOTE. Whenever a sign is out of position it must be 
 received as a sign only, and committed as such. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 29 
 
 LESSON NO. 11. DICTATION NO. 7 
 
 Sentences containing shortened signs, s circle, com and con dot 
 and heavy s circle. When we heavy the s circle we have #, as in 
 unmeasured. 
 
 I. Put away the proud plaintiff and make a complaint that 
 will be profitable to a considerate and charitable community, as 
 you agreed to do in unmeasured terms. 
 
 2. I contrived to complete the trade with them, though it 
 constituted an inconsiderate chanty, and the child was cheered by 
 it particularly. 
 
 3. We were not able to hold the guilty clients' secret, and 
 naturally applied the good account we had of him into a combined 
 movement in his favor, which did not succeed. 
 
 4. What did they do with the wild ward who followed his 
 client throughout the town and who was afraid of the authority of 
 the governor ? 
 
 5. We are sustained by the good we do our fellow man by 
 the approving smile of God and a happy and contented mind. 
 
 6. Wound not the heart of a friend by uncharitable words 
 but rather keep him near thee by charity in deed and thought. 
 
 7. Spread the feast and we will be with you at the seaside in 
 the evening, if your pride will allow you to do so. 
 
 8. He concluded to act for my client in the United States 
 Court, and gold had much to do with it. 
 
 9. The threat, on the other hand, concerned the guilty more 
 than we thought at the time, and they rather honored him for it. 
 
 10. The flood carried all before it and the wild wind roared in 
 secluded dells, of which we had dreadful accounts. 
 
30 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 11. The child was cold and hungry, a subject for much pity 
 and consideration to charitable people. 
 
 12. Not a sparrow falleth but its God doth know, and he 
 careth for thee. 
 
 LESSON NO. 12 LENGTHENED STROKES. 
 
 Lengthening a stroke adds //*, dr or ther^ as in: 
 
 enter, neither 
 matter, mother 
 
 father ^_ ; ^ anuuier ^ ' sinner 
 
 ^ 
 
 water, weather 
 
 i _ 
 
 NOTE. When a slanting stroke is struck across another it 
 adds x^ as in ^ J 
 
 explain. 
 
 Following are a few sentences illustrating the practical appli- 
 cation of the lengthened stroke. 
 
 DICTATION NO. 8. 
 
 I. Enter ye in at the straight gate that leadeth to life eternal 
 for broad is the road that leadeth to destruction. 
 
 2. The letter was delayed on the road, and we were rather 
 vexed about it until it was explained to us. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 31 
 
 3. Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, 
 for of such is the kingdom of heaven. 
 
 4. Love ye one another that ye may be called the children of 
 God. 
 
 5. Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be 
 long in the land thy God hath given thee. 
 
 6. Neither the water nor the weather shall prevent him 
 making mischief in the summer, for he is is a very great sinner. 
 
 LESSON NO. 13.-S CIRCLE. 
 
 This is a circle placed on the right of the stroke and is called 
 an initial as well as a terminal s. At first I would prefer to have 
 the student learn it as simply s on the right of the stroke, as repre- 
 sented in the word \ speak, but if turned on the left of the 
 
 stroke, which is the r hook side, the hook is then included, and it 
 
 would then be spr, as in f spread; but at the terminal, if it 
 be on the n hook side, it would include that hook, and joined to the 
 p stroke would be o pens. But on the terminal end on the 
 
 right, where it belongs, it is simply s until the student has learned 
 thoroughly all the preceding steps, after which he can include the 
 righthand hooks, / and ^, which should, in that case, be made a 
 complete hook with the s circle turned in the hook, thus: 
 
 \3 pvs, \ tls. The v hook is never placed on a 
 
 curved stroke, so if an s circle should terminate the stroke it would 
 be ns, as in V^ fans. Also remember the s circle is always 
 
 read first, when an initial, as sfr, and last when a terminal, as pns, 
 The s circle made heavy is 2. 
 
3 2 
 
 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 1 
 
 speak 
 
 
 1 
 
 constant 
 this system 
 its, ties, times 
 
 __ ___ 
 
 ^^ such 
 -- 
 
 <5 joys 
 
 ^ subjective v / 
 
 y speech 
 ^ special 
 ^ spoke 
 
 6 
 
 \^ is to be p^ 
 
 v buys 
 
 V objects 
 
 
 N^-_, spoken ^ 
 
 Vo , abase _ f seed, side 
 fsct! sit ^ ^^ sad 
 
 J^ peace 
 
 \o p a y s > 
 
 |_bCl, bit 
 
 _f , suit ^has had it 
 
 jews 
 
 ^[oppose 1 
 ^ subject 
 
 
 
 cX 
 
 generalize 
 
 V.'o because 
 _o countries, 
 
 C saith ^ 
 
 these 
 
 %^ savior, several (o 
 
 those 
 
 ^-^ vision, when more ^ 
 
 thus 
 
 [comes 
 NOTE. The 
 
 is Yd 
 
 is thy 
 
 [convenient 1 v 
 C J" th ^_^L_as they 
 
 J on a curve s'.anding for more than one word 
 'ad is, or his, as in: is thy, and so en. 
 
 * seal, sell /^Vo salvation 
 sale, as is well ^ allows 
 
 is they 
 
 is though 
 
 
 yours 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 33 
 
 <r> 
 
 .seem, similarity 
 _^amuse 
 -same, some 
 
 
 , in hls ; influence 
 impossible 
 
 hnposibility 
 
 ^.singularity, single, v ~ p> _Joiows, knows his 
 
 [singular ^ 
 _song, sang seen, sin, sign 
 
 NOTE. In the word impossibility the afnx is added, stroke 
 , which, in this connection, stands for bility, illus- 
 trated further on. 
 
 DICTATION NO. 9. 
 
 Sentences with s circle and including all hooks and first prin- 
 ciple signs. 
 
 i. This system is one that is not subject to any other, but 
 will suit itself to all circumstances and conditions 
 
 2. Because your influence was such we were obliged to seek 
 salvation in the laws made by man. 
 
 3. He himself hath said, I am the Savior of the world and 
 Lord of all the earth. 
 
 4. The similarity of some of the countries is a subject which 
 is said to be singularly true. 
 
 5. The homes of those who are in need are many, and we 
 should remember the poor in the hour of our prosperity. 
 
 6 Abase not thyself in the hour of thy success, for good com- 
 pany will be to thee honor and esteem. 
 
34 
 
 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 7. Peace and good will be unto him who cometh in the name 
 of the Lord, and unto him that bringeth good tidings for evermore. 
 
 8. The speed which he wrote and I spoke was for this special 
 occasion and the general received it kindly. 
 
 9. Such ought to have been your principles that under no 
 circumstances could your establishment have been taken away 
 from you. 
 
 10. Since we are known to you, please do not say the object 
 of our special subject is to amuse the people. 
 
 11. Seal it in the laws of the country, and use no profane 
 words for your eternal good. 
 
 12. Sing a new song as soon as the general arrives, for he will 
 smooth out the rough places that sin has made, with an eye single 
 to his own glory and advancement. 
 
 LESSON NO. 14. SPR. 
 
 When the s circle is turned on the left side and at the initial of 
 the stroke it then includes the r hook and is read s$r, as in: 
 
 spirit, spread 
 
 spiritually- 
 
 fality 1 
 
 ^spiritualism 
 
 supreme 
 
 experience 
 
 strength 
 
 DICTATION NO. IO. 
 
 I. The spirit of the times is one of advancement and expe- 
 rience of those who are possessed of strength. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 35 
 
 2. The United States is described as a glorious country and 
 one in which the people are free. 
 
 3. Spread the Scriptural truths, and let the supreme moment 
 Come when they shall be known in all the earth. 
 
 4. Sacred and holy is the experience of those whose strength 
 is in good works, for they are described as goverened by a gift. 
 
 5. Twelve men of strength, whose experience was of practical 
 knowledge, are said to have gained deliverance by a sigular coinci- 
 dence. 
 
 S CIRCLE IN L HOOK. 
 This is turning the s circle in the / hook on the right side and 
 
 initial of stroke, as in; r < supply 
 
 DICTATION NO. II. 
 
 Sentences introducing the s circle in / hook. 
 
 i. The United States are well supplied with a number of 
 denominations which will accordingly [Note L drawn downward 
 is ly.~] supply the people with enough opinions for immediate use 
 and still give advanced thought to many who would not accept the 
 truth any other way. 
 
 c^"- ^ 
 
 / -N 
 
36 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 LESSON NO. 15-NS. 
 
 The // hook, which is at the loft terminal of stroke, when closed 
 
 is .r, and always written in the circle, as in ^ -^ mans 
 
 "*T> machines. 
 
 These few illustrations will be sufficient to enable the student 
 to catch the idea, and covers all the curved strokes in this connec- 
 tion, remembering that the v hook is never placed on the curved 
 but on the straight strokes only. When a hook is found at the terminal 
 
 of a curved stroke, it must be an n hook, as in o friend, 
 
 {/ chain The/" stroke in friend is reversed in order to add 
 the r hook, as the hook must follow the curve. 
 
 DICTATION NO. 12. 
 
 Sentences containing words with ns and s circle, hocks and 
 first principles. 
 
 I The man's circumstances were such that his business 
 suffered greatly 
 
 op c 
 
 d c /> 
 
 2. The dens of sin are many, but the chains of death will soon 
 be broken. 
 
 3. Give honors and favors to whom it may be clue and let not 
 the peons of glory wane. 
 
 4. The machines were finished this week, ana now the man 
 fans the flames of fame with hope 
 
 5 Run not in vain after the illusion of hope, that it may be 
 well with you and yours. 
 
 6. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so 
 I would have told you. I go to prepare the way for you, that 
 where I go ye may be also. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 37 
 
 LESSON NO. 16.-DOUBLE S CIRCLE. 
 
 This is made by enlarging the s circle. 
 By shortening the stroke t or d\s added. 
 
 Q suspend 
 -i [suspended 
 
 -possess 
 .possessed 
 
 o 
 
 is said to have, 
 [has said 
 happiness 
 
 United States 
 is said 
 has said 
 
 DICTATION NO. 13. 
 
 Sentences introducing the double s circle, 
 i. Suspend judgment upon them, for you know not what may 
 be their trouble. 
 
 \ 
 
 2. We waited in great suspense until we knew the possessor 
 of the gift was possessed of good imagination. 
 
 3. He was sustained in his judgment all through his diffi- 
 culties and was bound to acknowledge his error. 
 
 4. He is said to have an organic sickness, and I hope his 
 vision will be clear and not at fault in opinion. 
 
 5. Have I not told you the man was human, and that money 
 was the sole object of his ambitions. 
 
 6. The fault was not his altogether, but then how bland he 
 was toward the company that sustained him. 
 
 7. He evinces no interest in the state of his finances, as he 
 was indifferent to hei conditions. 
 
MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 LESSON NO. 17. ST LOOP. 
 
 This is simply a loop turned on the right of the stroke, and 
 about half its length only. 
 
 test 
 
 cost, cast, coast, 
 [commonest 
 most 
 
 Sir loop is a loop turned full length cf stroke 
 ^ buster. 
 
 muster, 
 
 DICTATION NO. 14. 
 
 Sentences introducing loops st and sir. 
 
 i. Weepest thou over the past? It is not well, for it is better 
 to look upward and onward. 
 
 2. The commonest test of all was to look for a return of the 
 most influential man in the company who could not give a reason. 
 
 3. A stout post stood the test, and they could not muster men 
 enough to suspend it. 
 
 4. His taste is at fault, and I am cast down at the cost, and 
 think the possessor is possessed of a wonderful strength. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 LESSON NO. 18.-COM AND CON DOT. 
 
 o| Contains _3 considerably 
 
 A dot placed above a word-sign stands for com or con. 
 
 complain 
 completion 
 
 4 
 
 consider 
 considerable 
 
 6 
 
 * compliance 
 
 considera- 
 
 [tion 
 considered 
 
 combination 
 
 Shon (tion or sion) is made by. enlarging the hook and can be 
 carried across the stroke on the right or left, above or below, as in: 
 
 Q r* submission 
 conclusion 
 
 combinations 
 condensation 
 
 DICTATION NO. 15. 
 
 i. He had no considerable consideration for her, and he 
 wisely considered it rtie best thing to be done was to trouble them 
 
 J ) 
 
 NOTE. A circle placed before a word-sign is used as a 
 prefix and means circum. 
 
 2. A combination of circumstances happened to prevent his 
 happiness, so he complained to the chairman, whose consideration 
 he complied with. 
 
 3, His father complained of his want of honor and said he 
 possessed more physical than mental strength. 
 
40 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 4. The state of his finances was due to circumstances which 
 considerably lessened his chances for consideration at the hands 
 of the governor. 
 
 5. The fruit he gave me I was fond of and agreed to accept it 
 as a gift. How could you ? 
 
 6. Greatness consists in good works and an authoritative 
 manner. Then it does not matter how you center your friendship. 
 
 LESSON NO. 19. 
 
 In, shon, s and double s circle, ns, com and con dot. 
 U instruction ^ occasion ' illustrations 
 
 > 
 justification __ V^ compensa- _ persuasion 
 
 [tions 
 / ^ jurisdiction *Xv _ superstitions V s positions 
 
 inscribe _rr5^_ molestations - _ passions 
 
 acquisition _<_ .injunction _niotion 
 
 condensa- ^ imaginary _J^2 - nation 
 
 [tions 
 
 DICTATION NO. l6. 
 
 I. The illustrations in these instructions of phonography will 
 be inscribed upon the tablets of the brain forever. 
 
 2. The acquisition of knowledge is not only an ornament to 
 us but is all that remains of us when dust returns to dust. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 3. The superstitions of the dark ages arc according to the 
 power of jurisdiction given to man. 
 
 4. The largest compensation ever received for well doing 
 was a quiet conscience. 
 
 5. The juveniles were pleased with all the illustrations shown 
 them, and there were many of them, I assure you. 
 
 6. Be not cast down, O my soul, but let all that is within me 
 rejoice in my justification. 
 
 LESSON NO. 20.-TIGK SIGNS. 
 
 Hooks may be joined to tick signs and form phraseograms. 
 When the I hook alone is placed on the tick sign it represents the 
 word all. 
 
 of all 
 
 or all 
 
 p but all 
 
 _f owe all 
 
 ^ all are 
 
 all are on 
 already are 
 should all 
 
 ...already have 
 
 _or have 
 to have 
 who have 
 should have 
 
 but will have 
 
 _should all 
 
 [have 
 
 already all 
 [have 
 
 or all have 
 
 I would advise the student on beginning business dictation to 
 leave out the signs a, an, and, the, as you can do so without 
 destroying the legibility of the work by observing the rule: that 
 whenever an article is left out, the word preceding and one follow- 
 
MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 ing must be placed close together, but be careful and not join 
 
 them, thus: \ c ^~ subject of the work. You will be able to 
 
 transcribe your work into longhand and insert the articles without 
 difficulty. You can also leave out many connecting signs in rapid 
 execution by observing the rule. 
 
 My aim in this work has been to get at the practical use of the 
 signs as soon as possible by working on the principle that whatever 
 the student has eventually to discard in his real and practical work 
 can be omitted at the beginning and studying only that which will 
 be of constant use, thus saving much valuable time and labor, 
 which has heretofore made shorthand such a formidable study. 
 
 But now you can, with interest and pleasure, take up this most 
 fascinating study, feeling confident of becoming proficient in busi- 
 ness work in a reasonable length of time, which is twelve weeks at 
 farthest. 
 
 If you wish to become a reporter, in this work you have built 
 upon a firm foundation, with nothing to undo, but every sign and 
 stroke is of importance to you and cannot be laid aside. 
 
 I cannot leave this subject without impressing upon the mind 
 of the student, and especially those who wish to take up reporting, 
 the necessity of a good general education. In fact, it is indispensa- 
 ble in order to become a good reporter. 
 
 LESSON NO. 21 . POEFHES 
 
 Meaning to come before, and must be detached from the sign 
 following. 
 
 Accom is represented by the stroke k and is placed above the 
 
 initial of the word-sign, thus: \^y accompany, ___^o_ accom- 
 plice. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 43 
 
 De, decorn^ decor is represented by the stroke d placed before 
 the word-sign, thus. 
 
 decomposition, I (^ devines, |^-^ decorum. 
 
 Dis, discon, discom by placing ds before, as in: 
 
 disconcerted, discontinue, (, "*( disrespect. 
 
 J 
 
 Enter, intto, inter by the ;/ stroke on left and initial of the 
 word-sign following, thus: 
 
 ^ L? introduction, x^"1 interlude, J entertained. 
 
 In, incom, incon by n, thus: 
 
 *p *^-^ 
 
 ^ incomplete, J inconsistent, ^^* inharmoni- 
 ' [ous 
 
 Irrecon by r stroke, thus: ^N^^ irreconcilable. 
 
 Magm\ magna by the m stroke placed above the initial of a 
 word-sign, thus: / ~V- D magnanimous, ^vT magnify. 
 
 Mis, miscon, miscom by stroke ms, .is in: 
 
 misconduct, miscomply, ^_ miatake. 
 
 e^ rjcom, rccon, recog\>y long r stroke, as in: 
 
 ""^ recommend _ o recompense _ l_^reconnoitre 
 J return * reconstruct recognize 
 
 Uncom, uncon, un by stroke n on the line before the word- 
 
 uncompromise ^, f unconstitutional 
 
 uncommon _JT'^-^ uncomplaining 
 
44 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 EXERCISE INTRODUCING PREFIXES. 
 
 The accompanying circular is meant to accompany the accom- 
 plice in his circumscribed efforts, and to assist in what is known as 
 an interlude or introduction to the disconcerted action, which is 
 surely incomplete, inconsistent and irreconcilable and likely to 
 magnify and reconstruct the magnanimous recompense placed 
 upon themselves; and we would recommend a reconnoitre of the 
 premises and place an unconditional, but not inconsistent, recon- 
 struction upon it, that the entire difficulty, notwithstanding the 
 uncommon advantage they have had over us and their misconduct, 
 would imply. 
 
 LESSON NO. 22. AFFIXES. 
 
 Coming after. 
 
 Bility by b stroke placed after the word-sign, thus: 
 
 1\ durability, Cy A probability, >\ j 
 
 instability. 
 
 Ly by drawing / stroke backward, as in. ^ abundantly. 
 
 Ment by shortened ///, thus: JQ atonement, 
 
 tentment. 
 
 Self, selves by s circle placed at the middle, after the stroke, 
 
 i herself, /& ourselves, 
 
 thus: 
 
 C themselves " himself 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 45 
 
 \ . v 
 
 Ship is added by stroke sha, as in: fj lordship ^ 
 
 friendship. 
 
 Mental by stroke /after word-sign, thus: ^ fundamental. 
 
 Soever by joining stroke sr to the word-sign, thus: 
 wheresoever. 
 
 Ingly is heavy tick sign, as in: v x^ knowingly. 
 
 Ings by stroke ings after word-sign, thus: > J^ doings, 
 
 Ness, less-ness by double s circle immediately following word- 
 sign, as in: 
 
 O carelessness - \-^- teachableness 
 serviceableness JSi .0. faithfulness 
 
 sleeplessness 
 
 EXERCISE INCLUDING AFFIXES. 
 
 The durability of the work proved the success and probabilities 
 of the undertaking and the instability which was made abundantly 
 manifest to his lordship, but the friendship that existed and the 
 fundamental principles which led knowingly to the workings and 
 doings, wheresoever her serviceableness and the peoples faithful- 
 ness directed him, ana the teachableness of his subjects allowed a 
 special experience in the spiritual art throughout the United States. 
 
46 MRS. L. 15RONSON ; S 
 
 BUSINESS FORMS FOR SPEEDING, 
 
 The following business letters are from " Dick's Commercial 
 Letter Writer" and " Payne's Business Letter writer/' books that 
 have given me most valuable assistance in my school work and 
 books that I would recommend to the student as covering the work 
 as completely as though written expressly for it, and are almost 
 indispensable to those studying for commercial correspondents. 
 
 The few letters selected are arranged by numbers, according 
 to the number of words they contain, for speeding. 
 
 Having thoroughly mastered the principles given and illus- 
 trated in the foregoing work, you may now have some one dictate 
 letter No. I, holding the watch and marking time until you are able 
 to write it out easily in one minute. Then proceed likewise with 
 letter No. 2, and so on, until you reach the last letter, containing 
 one hundred and thirty words, the highest number given in this 
 work. As one hundred and twenty-five words per minute are all 
 sufficient for business dictation, and now being able to write one 
 hundred and thirty, you can feel perfectly safe for all business work. 
 
 And here I most confidently assert that no one possessed of 
 ordinary ability, with this book in his hand, and being a good 
 speller withal, can fail to become a competent business corre- 
 spondent in three months. 
 
 In giving these letters I omit the address and signature, as 
 proper names and signatures should be written out in full. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 47 
 
 LETTER 3STO- 1. 
 
 (50 WORDS.) 
 
 Dear Sir The goods shipped by you November 2oth have 
 not yet arrived. Would you kindly ascertain from the National 
 Express Co. the cause of the delay? In due course, they should 
 have been delivered here on the 22d and I am anxiously awaiting 
 their arrival. 
 
 I am, 
 
 Yours respectfully. 
 
 LETTER 3STO- 2, 
 
 (62 WORDS.) 
 
 Dear Sir We beg to remind you that on the 1st inst. we for- 
 warded statement of account, asking you at the same time either to 
 transmit us a check or to give us instructions to draw upon you in 
 the ordinary way. Not having heard from you in reply, we again 
 write, begging your immediate attention to this matter. 
 
 Yours very truly. 
 
 LETTER 1STO. S. 
 
 (73 WORDS.) 
 
 Dear Sir The National Express Co. report to us this day 
 that your goods have been delayed on the road by a heavy snow- 
 storm, which has completely blocked up the railroad track; also, 
 that strenuous efforts are being made to clear the roads, and they 
 expect to have the way open to Malone by December ist. We are 
 sorry for the detention, but it appears to have been unavoidable. 
 We are, 
 
 Yours respectfully. 
 
 LETTER ISTO- 4. 
 
 (80 WORDS.) 
 
 Dear Sir I regret to say that I consider the person whose 
 name you mention totally unworthy of being trusted. He has no 
 capital, and what is worse, is wholly devoid of principle. He is 
 
48 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 well known to have been in difficulties for some time past and con- 
 trives, temporarily, to bolster up his affairs by obtaining new credits 
 and systematically underselling his goods. Sooner or later, his 
 failure is certain and his creditors will, I am convinced, get next to 
 nothing. 
 
 Very truly yours. 
 
 LETTER 3STO. 5. 
 
 (90 WORDS.) 
 
 Dear Sir In reply to your letter of yesterday, we beg to 
 inform you that several of the purchasers have not yet cleared their 
 oranges and that, notwithstanding we furnished you with an antici- 
 pated account sales at your earnest request, we cannot close the 
 transaction until the fruit is all taken off our hands. This we 
 expect will be the case in two or three days, as we have given the 
 parties notice of re-sale if the goods be not taken away this day or 
 to-morrow. 
 
 Yours very respectfully. 
 
 LETTER 3XTO- 6. 
 
 (lOO WORDS.) 
 
 Gentlemen Having established myself in business here, with 
 every prospect of success, I desire to open an account with your 
 house, hoping it will be to our mutual advantage. 
 
 With this view I inclose order to be filled with least possible 
 delay and on your lowest terms, for which I will thank you. 
 
 As this is a first transaction, upon receipt of the invoice, less 
 the discount for cash, I shall remit a sight draft on a bank in your 
 city for the amount. 
 
 Referring you to Messrs. Ensign & Co. of this place, 
 I am, gentlemen, 
 
 Yours respectfully. 
 
 LETTER 3STO- *7- 
 
 (lIO WORDS.) 
 
 Gentlemen We have yours of the ist inst., with list of prices 
 and terms of settlement, for which prompt attention please accept 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 49 
 
 our thanks. n return we inclose order herewith, relying upon you 
 to Supply us with none but first-class articles, which we can safely 
 warrant 
 
 \The items I have checked, you will perceive, are those dis- 
 tinguished in your list as being always on hand. These yu will 
 please forward immediately; the others as soon as procurable. 
 Should there have been improvements upon any of the articles, 
 please advise us without delay, holding this order subject to our 
 reply. In the meantime we remain, gentlemen, 
 
 Yours respectfully 
 
 LETTER ONTO. 8. 
 
 (l2O WORDS.) 
 
 Gentlemen Referring you to my circular of January 1st, I 
 now beg to hand you that of the house which I then announced 
 my intention of establishing at Buenos Ayres. 
 
 I shall be greatly obliged by your extending to the new firm 
 of Thomas Boswell & Co. the confidence and preference which my 
 establishment in this city has had the honor and advantage of 
 enjoying for so long a period. 
 
 It will be scarcely necessary to assure you that the same prin- 
 ciples of probity and punctuality will regulate the new establishment 
 as I trust you have always recognized in your transactions with 
 my London house. 
 
 I have the honor to remain, 
 
 Your obedient servant. 
 
 LETTER 3XTO- 9. 
 
 (125 WORDS.) 
 
 Dear Sir Your favor of the 8th was duly received and con- 
 tents noted. I very much regret that you should have experienced 
 any inconvenience from my tardiness, but I assure you it has 
 not resulted from any willing intention on my part. You are 
 aware that it has been impossible to make collections, owing to the 
 recent stagnation which has paralyzed almost every department of 
 
5 
 
 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 business. Trade, however, is slowly improving, and as rapidly as 
 collections can be made from those indebted to me I will remit 
 you. to liquidate your claim. I have the pleasure to send you 
 (inclosed) a draft on a bank in your city for $50, which please 
 place to my credit and acknowledge receipt. 
 
 Yours very respectfully. 
 
 LETTER 1STO. 1O_ 
 
 (130 WORDS.) 
 
 Dear Sir We have the pleasure to acknowledge receipt of 
 your letter of yesterday's date, and we now return your list with 
 our present prices affixed. We have therein distinguished such of 
 the goods as we have in stock and which, on receipt of your instruc- 
 tions, can be forwarded immediately. We have no doubt that any 
 of the other articles could be procured within a week or ten days, 
 and trust that our quotations are such as to admit of your favoring 
 us with an order. 
 
 Our terms are: a three months' note, or an allowance of two 
 and a half per cent discount for cash. 
 
 Assuring you that, in the event of our receiving your order, no 
 exertion shall be spared to promote your interests, we remain 
 
 Yours faithfully. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 <& -*&&$ 
 
 3&<^^ 
 
 VOCABULARY. 
 
 A brief vocabulary is appended, but in order to understand it 
 all the foregoing illustrations must be studied thoroughly, as 
 arranged, as it contains only advanced work. But by studying 
 and becoming well acquainted with the principles by which the 
 word-signs are built, as laid down in this work, you will soon find 
 that you have very little use for this or any other vocabulary, as 
 you will have it at your fingers' ends. 
 
 Before proceeding with the vocabulary, I will insert signs used 
 in ]- unctuation, etc. 
 
 period of 
 _ [punctuation * 
 
 period of I 
 
 [time-- 
 
 comma 
 colon 
 
 // placed over a stroke signifies a U 
 [capital letter 
 
 semi colon /VVxxCx . dash 
 onder 3 parenthesis 
 
 grief _1 applause 
 
 laughter ^ ought, naught 
 
 first 
 
MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 advantage \ apple 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 53 
 
 
 ^believed 
 ^behind 
 ^ been 
 
 ^Va brave 
 ^ bread 
 
 a balance 
 
 be, bv 
 
 _ brief 
 
 ^** beg 
 
 X^j) business 
 beyond 
 ^ t bland 
 ^ blend, blind 
 
 ^*^ bring 
 
 ^""W begging 
 
 C% broad 
 
 ^ P because 
 
 ^y brood, 
 ^ [brought 
 *^^ brother 
 
 ^ built, builded 
 C^ building 
 
 ^ bui 
 *~S .chances 
 
 *^ begin 
 
 N^ began 
 
 c blood 
 
 C blunt 
 
 ^^ begun 
 
 ^W being 
 
 ^ bound 
 
 ^ 
 
 ^ bowed 
 
 ^ believe 
 
 ** cast, cost 
 
 O 
 
 ^"^ rqrerl ronrt 
 
 o cause 
 
 
 7 l he> 
 
 P caused 
 
 -~7 cash 
 
 c care 
 
 certain 
 
 Cheered 
 
 J ^ canal 
 C call 
 e- called, cold 
 
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54 
 
 
 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 
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 O 
 
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 city 
 
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 collections 
 
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ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 55 
 
 discount 
 
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 D 
 
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 "V 
 
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 CN W forwarding 
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 .Friday 
 
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56 MRS. L. 
 
 BRONSON'S 
 
 
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 B 1 
 
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 V^ funnell 
 V fault, found 
 
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ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 57 
 
 y^ x home 
 
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 "EL 
 
 "">l __ hour 
 t^** ... house 
 
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 19 
 
 jJ identify 
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 ^P inconveni- 
 
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 ~~^f ignorently 
 * ill 
 
 ^ illegible 
 
 ^-*> ill favored 
 illicit 
 '*" illusions 
 * illustration 
 
 immoral 
 
 instant 
 
 ^~^\ immodest 
 
 / instructions 
 
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 ^ interlude 
 ^/ insured 
 insurrection 
 o ^interests 
 cr ^ ^ intersection 
 
 "^^ inuspicious- 
 
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53 
 
 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 
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 I 
 
 ^^- incivility v s 
 
 interval 
 
 intervention 
 
 H 
 
 July 
 
 June 
 juice 
 Jurisdiction 
 juvenile 
 juryman 
 
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 ^ Jesus ,. _/ _ 
 
 ^-t- January 
 jealous 
 ^ Jehovah 
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 ^ ioke ^>_ 
 
 . jov ^ 
 
 / Tohn /--> 
 
 ^ kerchief 
 
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 _D ^^ 
 
 kingdom 
 
 _kissinor , 
 
 knowledge 
 knock down 
 
 ^-^ kindness 
 
 ^ knave _ ^_ 
 
 Z kindly 
 
 "^^^ knell v -' ? 
 
 kitchen 
 
 .knee ^^~^^ 
 
 knuckles 
 large 
 
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ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 59 
 
 *S~~ -lark . y 
 
 ^.languish 
 -lap 
 
 leapnp 
 
 , /L. lady /^^ 
 
 learn 
 
 , /l/x lady-love /^Q 
 
 lapse 
 
 S^s 
 
 /^^^ lame / 
 
 .large 
 
 *^~ Jegal 
 
 ^ legislative 
 
 ^__ leisurely ^"~ ^ 
 
 librarian 
 
 ^/s^ \ ^d 
 
 lemon 
 
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 little 
 
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 /*& luxurious 
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 mankind 
 
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 > matter 
 
 
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 [mother 
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 _ married 
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 marrow, 
 
 
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 ' merit 
 
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 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 
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 9 
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 <r " N miraculous 
 
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ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 6l 
 
 S *~- X 1 _nRiiti r nl 
 
 1ST 
 
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 j obedience 
 
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 L 
 
 ^X October 
 
 -r objection _ 
 
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62 
 
 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 
 
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 ^f ,obstinacv r *"" * 
 
 oculist 
 odorous 
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 offend 
 
 "Optisn 
 
 . -oblong 
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 ^~^ omnipotence ^ 
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 owe 
 
 ^remission 
 
OF THE 
 
 ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND 
 
 6 3 
 
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 ^v peep 
 
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 *V persuaded 
 ^^ persuasion 
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 j 2. pecuniary 
 
 \^ parent 
 
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 ^ private 
 
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 5N s^> v proper 
 ^NO^X profane 
 
 
 T possessed 
 
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 XA.C 
 
 
 
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 ^ P^ud 
 
 
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 V*r 
 
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6 4 
 
 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 
 . p]ain 
 
 TZU 
 ^Nc-^ practically ^ ^ 
 
 picture 
 plain, plan 
 
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 quit 
 quota 
 quotations 
 
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 __N principal, ^ 
 
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 ^^N. principally ^ 
 
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 ..recommend 
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 *"^3 radical 
 
 -^^ rage 
 
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 -^ - ^ <> rain, reign 
 
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 regret 
 
 
 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 65 
 
 \O ramification *^/ 
 
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 re-issue 
 
 _j rank ^ 
 
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 .rejoice 
 rejoin 
 
 v rap -^ 
 
 reclaim </ 
 
 remind 
 
 reply 
 
 ..respectfully 
 
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 rest . -6- 
 
 _result 
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 p sad _^- 
 
 s 
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 ^ scamp 
 
 sadly / 
 
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 set, sit 
 
 V^.,. q o f" p q f- 
 
 o- 
 
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 -several 
 
 
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 X saith 
 
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 sense, since 
 
 
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 -shame 
 -shave 
 -shed 
 
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 3- 
 
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 [larity J 
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 f satisfactory 1 
 
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 -she 
 
 L satisfy 
 
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 -shoe 
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 should 
 
 f satisfaction i 
 
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 sprretnry X 
 
 y saw, spy ^^> 
 
 self-rontrnl -S 
 
 .shoulder 
 
 
 
 
66 
 
 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 
 ^ show, shall 
 ^ shut 
 
 S 
 
 <s sm oth e r 
 ^ soft 
 
 o 
 
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 spread 
 
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 G^/ soon 
 
 ^y subject 
 
 ^-^^-^v s n m mer 
 
 <r ^v suffer 
 
 y sure 
 
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 ***r qnncr^ saner 
 
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 6 soul 
 
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 (f south 
 
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ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 6/ 
 
 2* 
 
 T 
 
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 thinkcr ' 1 
 
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 /v^fc_ unanimous , v*/ 
 
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68 MRS. 
 
 L. BRONSON'S 
 
 
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 v ^ understand \j~^S' 
 
 IT 
 
 .unqualified "% 
 
 uze 
 unworthy 
 
 void 
 volume 
 voyage 
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 voucher 
 
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 wayside 
 
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ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 j yesterday 
 
 _zeal 
 
 _zealous 
 
 .zenith 
 
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MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 PHRASING, 
 
 Following are a few illustrations of phrasing, in order to give 
 the student an idea of the connected or reporting style: 
 
 THE 
 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND 
 
 71 
 
 * all his : 4^1 
 
 ^does not contain 
 
 j already his r ^^>. 
 
 from beginning to 
 
 j all such contentions , S 1 1 
 
 [end 
 from day to day 
 
 , x o as a matter of course . ^ ^ ^ 
 
 _from hour to hour 
 from place to place 
 
 CJ^YX. as a matter of form . ^ ^o <> 
 
 , <T^N as a matter of fact . \ 1 1 
 
 from time to time 
 
 3 | ask the attention . _j 
 
 Jrom year to year 
 
 > but his N \ 
 
 -further their interest 
 -hand in hand 
 
 -head of the depart- 
 [ment 
 -hour after hour 
 
 hour to hour 
 
 f <= f .^call the attention , ^^^^ 
 ^ / /c 3 -^ tne attention of I^^a 
 
 1 / [your lordship 
 r I call your honor's at- *N N 
 
 ^O [tention O ; 
 / church of God , ^ 
 
 7 church of Christ ^A 
 
 hour by hour 
 
 oT 
 
 A- circumstances of the ^/^/^ 
 
 House of Parlia- 
 
 [case 
 / y , Q Constitution of the /^*^> 
 [United States Co 
 * 1 day after day 
 
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 _Housecf Rcprcscn- 
 [tativcs 
 in his 
 
 11 day by day \o 
 
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 1 t ^-* ^ 
 M-p- direct your attention . ^^ 
 
 in the second place 
 
 "-^V 
 1 H do vou accompany . c> 
 
 in all his complaints 
 
 [them <*S^*{^ 
 
 t w does not contend . ^^ 
 
 I will not discom- 
 
 ^-^o .^-1 
 o I will not complain , " 
 
 fort them 
 I will contrive 
 
 
 
72 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 y I shall be I^>^U 
 
 Jt may be ready 
 
 ^v I shall not be *~' 
 
 -I will not conde- 
 
 * is all So 
 
 [scend 
 -kingdom of heaven 
 
 -liberty of the press 
 
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 f is but /X "V 
 
 -liberty of the people 
 ..management of the 
 
 J is done ^^5^"" 
 
 f k ^ ^, 
 
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 -member of Con- 
 
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 5sn^ is on CA^^/"^ 
 
 one of the most 
 
 ' is said ^_^-^ ' 
 
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 is sent -V 
 
 point of fact 
 
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 -point of view 
 
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 railway co 
 
 O, - . 
 r is uncontrolled -^v^^ 
 
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 Secretary* of the 
 
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ILLUSTRATIVE 
 
 SHORTHAND. 73 
 
 =*Bxxr<*. 
 
 <^+t shall not be 
 
 ; ^x\ w wc may be able to 
 
 4 should his 
 
 X we may 1)0 charped 
 
 <L*/ Son of God 
 
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 s<N Xo/ \\'c may bc personally 
 
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 jfS** ^v_surrendcr their post 
 
 1 D takes us 
 
 \vhirli may he Ijlrely 
 
 ^\^^ whether there nre 
 
 b tell his 
 
 /^ >( \ve think there may 
 
 b tell us his 
 
 c * [be little 
 ~^^** with which itmay bc 
 [received 
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 telelegraph co 
 
 that is 
 
 ^ >^ word?; of my t pv t 
 
 1 | their misconduct 
 
 c/ ^J* 
 year after year 
 
 C^~~~it^^' they may be certain 
 
 year by year 
 
 {^-^3 they maybe required 
 
 year to year 
 
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 ^v ^ youmay be consid- 
 
 [difficult; 
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 X-Q under influence of 
 W^Y^ [liquoi 
 V _(?:> United States Gov- 
 
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 *~fo [diet yourself 
 
 
 
74 MRS. L. BRONSON'S 
 
 TYPEWRITING, 
 
 The awkward manner of working the keys of the typewriter 
 with but the forefinger of each hand, as many do, suggested the 
 idea of a chart system, easily learned (using six lingers) by which 
 you can write as many times faster, and with a movement so easy 
 and graceful that it is a pleasure to see one operate. 
 
 DIRECTIONS. 
 
 Seat yourself directly in front of the machine, using a table of 
 a height that will bring your hands on a level with your waist, 
 when seated. Sit erect, throwing shoulders back, keeping elbows 
 turned in toward the body. Place your hands over the keyboard 
 and note particularly the dividing line, beginning ac the left of the 
 figure 6 around and left of q and y, continuing left cf f and n to 
 quotation mark. The f key can be struck with either forefinger, 
 standing as it does in the middle of the keyboard, but you must 
 not cross the line for any other key. Strike as though the keys 
 were hot a quick, springing touch. Do not throw the hands up, 
 and avoid all flourishes and unnecessary movements of the arms 
 and hands or of the body, bobbing the head or moving the lips. 
 Keep the knuckles down; in a word, be natural. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 LEFT HAND. 
 
 i 2 3~-saw. 
 3 2 i --was- 
 3 2 i--fat. 
 i 3 2--rat. 
 
 1 3 2 - - s a t . 
 3 i 2--red. 
 3 i 2--fed- 
 
 2 ^ i --tax. 
 
 RIGHT HAND. 
 
 2 3 t--him. 
 
 2 3 i--hip. 
 
 2 3 i --mug. 
 
 1 3 2--you. 
 
 2 3 i--eom. 
 2 i 3-~eik. 
 2 3 i--eop. 
 
 gum. 
 
 Now strike with the first finger of the left hand key J, with 
 the second finger a, and with the third finger, w (saw), and space 
 with side of little finger. Repeat many times. Then with right 
 hand second finger strike key /*, with third finger /, and first 
 finger m (him). Then proceed with the words given for practice 
 in their regular order using, alternately, right and left hand, 
 spacing as before directed and punctuating with the thumb. 
 
 This practice should be continued daily, until you can write 
 all the exercises without hesitation. 
 
 You are cultivating the fingers and strengthening the wrist, 
 and also training the brain and hand to act together. 
 
 Practice first one hand and then the other, until you become 
 well acquainted with the keyboard ; this will be in two or three 
 lessons, according to the time you can give to it. 
 
7 6 
 
 MRS. L. 11RONSON S 
 
 Now change your manner of spacing by spacing with the 
 hand that has not made the last letter, thus keeping up a rolling 
 
 or alternate motion. Example: Left hand, s a ^ space with right 
 hand. Right hand, ^ 3 and space wit., the left hand, and so on 
 
 through the entire chart. You will do this as long as you are a 
 typewriter, as in practicing on chart and sentences you will learn 
 its value, 
 
 Now take sentence No. i, given below, and after mastering it 
 take Nos. 2 and 3. Be careful to spell correctly, using every 
 letter ; do not abreviate. 
 
 These directions are for the Caligraph, but will apply as well 
 to any ether machine by a very little practice on some points of 
 difference in the manner of spacing and using capital letters. 
 
 Study the pamphlet accompanying each machine and become 
 thoroughly acquainted with the mechanism and the construction of 
 every part of it, that you may be able to keep it in working order, 
 for if your machine is not in perfect order it will be impossible for 
 you to do perfect work. 
 
 UsTO- 1. 
 Irl rrrrr llrlr rrl Irrrl rill Irl 
 
 The quick brown fox jumps over the 
 
 ^21 12323 I222I 132 3I23I 2213 221 
 
 r 1 r r 1 r r 
 
 lazy dog. 
 
 i 2 2 I 121 thumb 
 
 SZEHSTTZEHsTOIEJ ZLsTO. 2. 
 Irl 1 r 1 r r r r r 1 1 1 1 r r 1 1 1 1 r r r 
 
 The judicious advocate will 
 
 321 312232312 31232321 2211 
 
 r 1 1 1 1 
 
 never 
 
 I I 2 I 2 
 
 rr 1 r 1 1 
 
 forget 
 
 1 r 1 1 
 
 that 
 
 2232 
 
 a 
 
 3 
 
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 good 
 
 I 2 2 I 
 
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 cause 
 13121 
 
 r 1 r 
 
 may 
 2 3 i 
 
 l l 
 be 
 
 I 2 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 77 
 
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 quickly lost by too much zeal. 
 
 1232332 1212 ii 233 2132 1131 thumb 
 
 . 3. 
 
 llrrrrrr llllrl rlrllrl rlrr rll 
 
 Dazzling jewelc pendent from her 
 
 3222I3I2 3I3II2 3III3I2 1132 112 
 
 rlrr 1111 1 r 1 r 1 r r r r 1 1 r r 1 r 1 1 r 1 1 r 1 
 
 neck were thrown quite in the shadow 
 
 1123 3121 22I23I I232I 21 321223133 
 
 I r 1 1 r 1 1 1 r r r 1 r 1 1 r r r r 1111 r r 1 1 r 1 1 
 
 by exceeding wit, which ever flashed 
 
 II I32II23I2 221 31232 1212 I2322I2 
 
 Irrr rll llrrrrlrl rrrl 
 
 from her brilliant rnind. 
 
 1132 112 122112312 2311 thumb 
 
 The above sentences were selected from the Caligraph pam- 
 phlet. After practicing well and faithfully on them, take the 
 business forms, hereinbefore given, and practice on them until you 
 can write them without hesitation ; then have some one dictate to 
 you until you are able to write sixty words a minute. That is pro- 
 fessional work. 
 
 Be not disheartened if you fail to attain this speed as soon as 
 you would wish, for thirty to forty words a minute is fair work, but 
 be not conter'. with this and persevere until you reach the highest 
 possible spejd. 
 
ILLUSTRATIVE SHORTHAND. 
 
 Exercises for the Hammond Typewriter. 
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 The quick brown fox jumps over the 
 
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 123 33213 11234 123 33212 2412 123 
 
 7 IT A r\ ri 
 
 lazy dog 
 
 1 r 1 r Irl 
 1144 123 
 
 Space with thumb. 
 
 The judicious advocate will never 
 
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 123 331211232 21421213 3211 31423 
 
 forget that a good cause may be 
 
 Irrlrr rrrr r Irrl Irrrr Irr Ir 
 121221 1321 i 2221 11321 214 ii 
 
 quickly lost by too much zeal. 
 
 Irrlllr Irrr Ir rrr Irlr Irrl 
 33213141321 14 122 2312 4211 
 
 Dazzling jewels pendant from her 
 
 irlllrrl Irrrlr Irrlrrr Irrl rrr 
 11441232 313112 2131131 1122 123 
 
 neck were thrown quite in the shadow 
 
 rrll rrrl rrrrrr Irrrr rr rrr rrrlrr 
 3113 3121 121234 332 1/3 23 123 221123 
 
 by exceeding wit, which ever flashed 
 
 Ir rllrrlrrl r r r \ rrrlr rrrr llrrrrl 
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 from her brilliant mind. 
 
 Irr rrr Irrllrrrr Irrl 
 1122 123 112112131 2231 
 

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