Transcriber’s note: Unusual and inconsistent spelling is as printed.

“MY BROTHER HAD PLANNED THAT THE PLACE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO RAY.” Frontispiece

THE FORTUNATE CALAMITY

BY

“PANSY”

(MRS. G. R. ALDEN)

AUTHOR OF “ESTER RIED,”

“WISE AND OTHERWISE,”

“FOUR GIRLS AT CHAUTAUQUA,” ETC.