34. Slant is the inclination of letters from a vertical
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5. Principles are the constituent parts of letters.Most authors give seven principles, viz: (1.) straightline, (2.) right curve, (8.) left curye, (4.) extendedloop,.(5.) direct oval, (6.) reversed oval, and (7.) capi-tal stem. 36. Pen Holding.—Hold* the pen between the firsttwo fingers and! the thumb, so that it will cross thesecond finger at the root of the nail, the first fingerresting on the holder about one inch from the pointof the nep. Place the thumb against the holder op-posite the first joint of the first finger, the holdercrossing this finger just in front of the knuckle joint.The third and fourth fingers should,be brought backunder the hand, and should slide freely on the paper. UNITED STATES HISTORY. ae VY. S. History.
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