PALMISTRY, n. The 947th method ... of obtaining money by false pretences by 'reading character' in the wrinkles of the hand. The pretence is not altogether false... for the wrinkles in every hand submitted plainly spell the word 'dupe.' (Ambrose Bierce)

PALMISTRY, n. The 947th method ... of obtaining money by false pretences by 'reading character' in the wrinkles of the hand. The pretence is not altogether false... for the wrinkles in every hand submitted plainly spell the word 'dupe.'

Ambrose Bierce

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