| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from Polly of the Circus by Margaret Mayo: approached, and he was glad that the saleswoman in the little
country store had suggested the addition of ribbons and laces,
which he now drew from the pocket of his corduroys. He placed
his red and blue treasures very carefully in the bottom of the
satchel, and remembered with regret the strand of coral beads
which he had so nearly bought to go with them.
He opened the large property trunk by his side, and took from it
a laundry box, which held a little tan coat, that was to be
Toby's contribution to the birthday surprise. He was big-
hearted enough to be glad that Toby's gift seemed finer and more
useful than his.
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The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland by Olive Schreiner: without a sound. They've no feeling, these niggers; I don't suppose they
care much whether they live or die, not as we should, you know."
The Englishman's eyes were still fixed on the bushes, behind which Halket's
head appeared and disappeared.
"They have no right to order Halket to do it--and he will not do it!" said
the Englishman slowly.
"You're not going to be such a fool as to step in, are you?" said the
Colonial, looking curiously at him. "It doesn't pay. I've made up my mind
never to speak whatever happens. What's the good? Suppose one were to
make a complaint now about this affair with Halket, if he's made to shoot
the nigger against his will; what would come of it? There'd be half-a-
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