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 FORTUNE. This is a new subject on which nothing is said in our books. Let us, however, think over the matter. I simply put you the following three questions first, and will answer them afterwards. I use the word 'fortune' in the sense of that which is beyond human control.

I. How many kinds of fortune are there ?

II. Which of them is the best fortune ?

III. Who is the most fortunate of men ?

Every degree of wealth, however small and impermanent, may be considered to be a fortune. Therefore we shall begin from the estate of an estate-holder. Fortune may favour one in six ways, which I now classify alphabetically : One may be favoured by fortune i. by Adoption; ii. by