The Phonographer should, from the commencement of his practice, familiarize himself with the outlines of words, that is, consonant outlines left unvocalized. There is not time in reporting to insert any but necessary vowels, and these very seldom occur. To the practiced Phonographer, a large portion of the words of the language are as familiar without as with vowels. The words succeed, acquaintance, excellent, occurring in the second and third lines on the opposite page, are examples. The contraction Hon. for Honorable, when we are once familiar with it, is as easily read as would be the word in full; and when Dr., which means either Doctor or Debtor, is employed, we know by the connection in which it is used, what it is intended to indicate. So when a Phonographic sign is employed to represent two words, its connection, with equal certainty, determines its meaning.

writing Exercise. 1. I am sure you will find it to your advantage to listen attentively to his advice. 2. When I am inclined I shall be likely to succeed in all that I undertake. 3. I am glad you have made his acquaintance just now, for he is an excellent man. 4. I am certain I shall never succeed ic this work without your help. 5. I dare say I shall have abundant reason to regret many things I have said. 6. I need scarcely tell you that I cannot sanction such a foolish attempt. 7. I suppose I am entitled to as many as I have already received. 8. I know that you will take care of their property, and I will ask nothing more. 9. I fear you will be greatly fatigued, and I beg you will return as soon as possible. 10. I will let them know that I must not be trifled with in this manner. 11. I have done all I can to further the interests of that association. 12. I am certain that you are needed, and I think you may as well go there immediately. 13. I have always observed it. but I have never mentioned it before. 14. I understood it was his discovery, but I cannot credit it. 15. I must prevent a repetition of such scenes, for I think them disgraceful.

Phraseography.