| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from Pathology of Lying, Etc. by William and Mary Healy: protective agency and posted himself where he would be likely to
meet people who knew of this organization, in order to obtain
petty business from them. We have heard that he has been a
witness in a number of legal cases and has earned fees thereby.
In Cleveland Adolf succeeded in starting a secret service agency
and obtained contracts, among them the detective work for a newly
started store of considerable size. This was a great tribute to
his push and energy, but his agency soon failed. In St. Louis,
where he stayed long enough to become acquainted with not a few
members of the legal fraternity, he forged a legal document. A
great deal was made of the case by the papers because of its
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The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from The Research Magnificent by H. G. Wells: made Benham glad to have Prothero there, one wanted a man of one's
own age, who understood things a little, to try over one's new
ideas. Prothero listened with an unamiable expression.
"What would you do, Prothero, if you found yourself saddled with
some thousands a year?"
"Godfathers don't grow in Brixton," said Prothero concisely.
"Well, what am I to do, Prothero?"
"Does all THIS belong to you?"
"No, this is my mother's."
"Godfather too?"
"I've not thought. . . . I suppose so. Or her own."
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