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A MANUAL OF SIGNS
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(2) Make bill as above and then with the forefinger of the right "G" hand slash across the right side of the neck. Cock. — Make bill; then place the right "3" hand (thumb and two fingers) with the thumb against the forehead to represent the cock's comb. XVII, 330. Turkey. — Grasp the bridge of the nose between the thumb and forefinger of the right hand and pull away with a pinch- ing motion; then hold the forefinger of the right "G" hand pendant from the breast. Duck. — Make bill with two fingers instead of one, indicating wider bill. XVII, 331. Goose. — Make bill as in "duck;" then stretch out the fore- arm in a crooked motion to represent the neck of the goose. Pigeon. — Make bill; then bring right "B" hand up, thumb side against the chin, and lower it in a half circle to the breast, indicating the protruding breast of the pigeon. Quail. — Make bill; then "bore" the forefinger of the right "G" hand in the side of the neck, or bring the closed "G" hand up and draw it behind the ear. Robin. — Make bill; then "red" (draw forefinger across lower lip) and then indicate breast. Elephant. — Extend the whole arm from the front of the face, pushing the hand first up near the face and then outward and down to represent the trunk. Camel. — Place the "C" hand, palm up, in front of the neck, then draw it out, tracing in the air the shape of the camel's neck. Lion. — Place the bent "5" hand above the forehead, palm side down, and draw it above and over the head toward the back, shaking the hand at the same time. XVII, 332. Tiger. — Make sign for "cat" (see above) and then with the forefinger and thumb held an inch apart indicate the stripes by rubbing against the body. Leopard. — Make sign for "cat" (see above) and then strike the side with the ends of the fingers of the bent "5" hand to indicate the leopard's spots. Zebra. — Make sign for "horse" (see above) ; then with thumb and forefinger as in "tiger" represent stripes against the sides of the body. Wolf. — Push the forefingers of the "G" hands (one on either side of the mouth) upward from the chin, indicating