| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from The Black Dwarf by Walter Scott: chief purpose to which the hills and valleys were applied. Near
to the farmer's house, the tenant usually contrived to raise such
a crop of oats or barley, as afforded meal for his family; and
the whole of this slovenly and imperfect mode of cultivation left
much time upon his own hands, and those of his domestics. This
was usually employed by the young men in hunting and fishing; and
the spirit of adventure, which formerly led to raids and forays
in the same districts, was still to be discovered in the
eagerness with which they pursued those rural sports.
The more high-spirited among the youth were, about the time that
our narrative begins, expecting, rather with hope than
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The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from Baby Mine by Margaret Mayo: sneer-- " 'Motored through Park with Mrs. Wilmer until five.'
Mrs. Wilmer," he exclaimed, "there's a woman I've positively
forbidden her to speak to."
Jimmy only shook his head and Alfred continued to read.
" 'Had tea with Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and young Ardesley at the
Park View.' Ardesley is a young cub," explained Alfred, "who
spends his time running around with married women while their
husbands are away trying to make a living for them."
"Shocking!" was the extent of Jimmy's comment, and Alfred resumed
reading.
" 'Dinner and theatre same party. Supper at Wellingford. Home
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