154.  Although dot word-signs, within the definition just given, are not strictly breves, for the sake of convenience the rule for their positions will be stated here, in connection with that for the breves.

155.    Rule for Breve-signs. - The positions of Breve-signs are as follows:

First position. - The height of a Tee above the line.

Second position. - On the line.

Third position. - Justbeiow but not touching the line.

156.   Rule for Dot-signs. - The positions of dot-signs are as follows:

First position. - The height of a Tee above the line. Second position. - Just above and close to the line. Third position. - Just below and close to the line.