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Show YES- GOOD- BAD. 25 and downward. ( Titchkemdtski.) As this corresponds nearly with the sign made for " sit" by the same tribes, its conception may be that of resting upon or settling a question. Still another variant is where the right hand, with the forefinger ( only) extended, and pointing forward, is held before and near the chest. It is then moved forward one or- two feet, usually with a slight curve downward. ( Matthews.) Good. Six diverse signs. 1. The hand held horizontally, back upward, describes with the arm a horizontal curve outward. { Long.) 2. Simple horizontal movement of the right hand from the breast. ( Wied.) These signs may convey the suggestion of level- no difficulty- and are nearly identical with one of those for " content," " glad." The first of them is like our motion of benediction, but may more suggestively be compared with several of the above signs for " yes," and in opposition to several of those below for " bad" and " no," showing the idea of acceptance or selection of objects presented, instead of their rejection. 3. With the right hand, palm down, fingers to the left, thumb touching the breast, move the hand straight to. the front and slightly upward, ( Brisbin.) The Sioux make the same sign without the final upward motion. ( McChesney.) 4. Wave the right hand from the mouth, extending the thumb from the index and closing the other three fingers. ( Burton.) 5. The right hand, fingers pointing to the left, on a level with mouth, thumb inward, suddenly moved with curve outward, so as to present the palm to the person addressed. ( Titchkemdtski) These last signs appear to be connected with a pleasant taste in the mouth, as is the sign of the French and our deaf- mutes, waving thence the hand, back upward, with fingers straight and joined, in a forward and downward curve. The same gesture with hand side wise is theirs and ours for general assent; " very well!" 6. Move the right hand, palm down, over the blanket, right and left several times. ( Dorsey.) Bad. The signs most common consist mainly in smartly throwing out the dexter fingers as if sprinkling water, or snapping all the fingers from the |
