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important deposits of alkali in South Africa. Mineral wealth 
indeed! 
He went home rejoicing and took the necessary steps to 
protect his find. In the course of the formalities he found it 
necessary to come to London, which he did, and told me the 
whole story. 
Unfortunately 
we end with an anti-climax. The 
negotiations went wrong; and the property was stolen from 
under his nose by one of the big alkali firms. However, it was 
a good mark for Geomancy. 
I am afraid that all this is a digression. As I indicated 
above, what you want to know is to be found in the official 
instruction on the subject in The Equinox . 
Now far be it from me to cast any doubt on any official 
instruction, but I cannot help saying that in this particular 
instance it does not give very full details, and I think you 
would be well advised to investigate the whole subject afresh, 
basing your enquiry on the general principles of the science. 
All systems of divinations which have any claim to be 
reasonable are based upon a map of the universe, or at least 
the Solar system, and 16 is really a rather limited number of 
units to manipulate. 
However, if you are the type of person who has a natural 
bent towards this particular Art you will be able to develop it 
on your own lines, guided by your own experience. 
Love is the law, love under will. 
Yours fraternally, 
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