Theoretically, every line employed in Phonography is a right line, or an arc of some circle. Practically, all light lines become, to the fluent writer, portions of ellipses. The most rapid continuous line that can be described, is a flattened ellipse. The swiftest motions of a skilled penman, or the beautiful lines described by a dog's paw, as he scratches his ear, seem to be governed by the same law that deter-mines the orbits of the heavenly bodies. The greater the velocity, the flatter the arc. This law is referred to, only that the student may be cautioned not to permit his right lines to become perceptible curves, and to induce him to strive for accuracy of outline in other respects.

Writing Exerrise. 1. When he was examining into their claims he went into the minutest details with them. 2. Ho is the best gymnast we have seen, and there are many excellent ones in this city. 3. As soon as you are ready vou will have to tell him, for he knows nothing of it. 4. In all such cases he determined that he would not be imposed upon more than once. 5. He may as well leave, for be is not likely to have a better opportunity this season. 6. In this he was most conscientious, for he remained there several days without any remuneration. 7. When he was in the army he was noted for his judgment and discipline. 8. You will perceive that he gave many of them some most judicious advice. 9. When he was recently in conversation with them he forbade all mention of it. 10. There are many better reasons for this course which he is not inclined to explain. 11. When he was arranging their expedition he counselled them against it. 12. He must not have his energies distracted, or he will be sure to be beaten. 13. You must recollect that what he thinks he can do, he is most likely to succeed in. 14. He is sure to prevent it when he knows something of their abominable antecedents. 15. It is a custom which he intends to abolish as soon as it has been properly discussed.

Phraseography.