to molest the lady.

LETTER XX. From the same.--
Describes her lodgings, and gives a character of the people, and of the
good widow Lovick. She is so ill, that they provide her an honest nurse,
and send for Mr. Goddard, a worthy apothecary. Substance of a letter to
Miss Howe, dictated by the lady.

LETTER XXI. From the same.--
Admitted to the lady's presence. What passed on the occasion. Really
believes that she still loves him. Has a reverence, and even a holy love
for her. Astonished that Lovelace could hold his purposes against such
an angel of a woman. Condemns him for not timely exerting himself to
save her.

LETTER XXII. From the same.--
Dr. H. called in. Not having a single guinea to give him, she accepts of
three from Mrs. Lovick on a diamond ring. Her dutiful reasons for
admitting the doctor's visit. His engaging and gentlemanly behaviour.
She resolves to part with some of her richest apparel. Her reasons.

LETTER XXIII. Lovelace to Belford.--
Raves at him. For what. Rallies him, with his usual gayety, on several
passages in his letters. Reasons why Clarissa's heart cannot be broken
by what she has suffered. Passionate girls easily subdued. Sedate ones
hardly ever pardon. He has some retrograde motions: yet is in earnest to
marry Clarissa. Gravely concludes, that a person intending to marry
should never be a rake. His gay resolutions. Renews, however, his
promises not to molest her. A charming encouragement for a man of
intrigue, when a woman is known not to love her husband. Advantages
which men have over women, when disappointed in love. He knows she will
permit him to make her amends, after she has plagued him heartily.

LETTER XXIV. Miss Howe to Clarissa.--
Is shocked at receiving a letter from her written by another hand.
Tenderly consoles her, and inveighs against Lovelace. Re-urges her,
however, to marry him. Her mother absolutely of her opinion. Praises
Mr. Hickman's sister, who, with her Lord, had paid her a visit.

LETTER XXV. Clarissa to Miss Howe.--
Her condition greatly mended. In what particulars. Her mind begins to
strengthen; and she finds herself at times superior to her calamities.
In what light she wishes her to think of her. Desires her to love her
still, but with a weaning love. She is not now what she was when they
were inseparable lovers. Their views must now be different.

LETTER XXVI. Belford to Lovelace.--
A consuming malady, and a consuming mis