| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg by Mark Twain: to cry.
"Put them in the fire! quick! we mustn't be tempted. It is a trick
to make the world laugh at US, along with the rest, and-- Give them
to ME, since you can't do it!" He snatched them and tried to hold
his grip till he could get to the stove; but he was human, he was a
cashier, and he stopped a moment to make sure of the signature.
Then he came near to fainting.
"Fan me, Mary, fan me! They are the same as gold!"
"Oh, how lovely, Edward! Why?"
"Signed by Harkness. What can the mystery of that be, Mary?"
"Edward, do you think--"
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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 Light of Western Stars by Zane Grey: "Cannot your property be reclaimed?" she asked. "How much do you
owe?"
"Ten thousand dollars would clear me and give me another start.
But, Majesty, in this country that's a good deal of money, and I
haven't been able to raise it. Stillwell's in worse shape than I
am."
Madeline went over to Alfred and put her hands on his shoulders.
"We must not be in debt."
He stared at her as if her words had recalled something long
forgotten. Then he smiled.
"How imperious you are! I'd fcrgotten just who my beautiful
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