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Prof. Crane, The Phrenologist After supper Ben and his young charge took their seats in the main salon.

From Wait and Hope A Plucky Boy's Luck by Alger, Horatio

I’m no apologist,But I, some years ago,Assisted a Phrenologist.

From More Bab Ballads by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir

In this work we have a most interesting record of the author's recollections and experiences during more than forty years as a Practical Phrenologist.

From How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits Embracing An Exposition Of The Principles Of Good Manners; Useful Hints On The Care Of The Person, Eating, Drinking, Exercise, Habits, Dress, Self-Culture, And Behavior At Home; The Etiquette Of Salutations, Introductions, Receptions, Visits, Dinners, Evening Parties, Conversation, Letters, Presents, Weddings, Funerals, The Street, The Church, Places Of Amusement, Traveling, Etc., With Illustrative Anecdotes, a Chapter on Love and Courtship, and Rules of Order for Debating Societies by Wells, Samuel R. (Samuel Roberts)

A co-partnership formed in the auction business—How it ended—A new friend—His generosity—Exhibiting a talking machine—It failed to talk—How I entertained the audience—In the role of a Phrenologist.

From Twenty Years of Hus'ling by Denslow, W. W. (William Wallace)

My wife and I were examined the day before we married, by an eminent Phrenologist, who pronounced us totally unfitted for each other, and strongly urged us not to marry.

From How to Become Rich A Treatise on Phrenology, Choice of Professions and Matrimony by Windsor, William