Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 7 by Samuel Richardson
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LETTER XVIII. Belford to Lovelace.--
His farther proceedings. The lady returns to her lodgings at Smith's. Distinction between revenge and resentment in her character. Sends her, from the vile women, all her apparel, as Lovelace had desired. LETTER XIX. Belford to Lovelace.-- Rejoices to find he can feel. Will endeavour from time to time to add to his remorse. Insists upon his promise not 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 |
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