LETTER XXVIII. XXIX. Mrs. Norton to Clarissa.--
Her uncle's cruel letter to what owing. Colonel Morden resolved on a
visit to Lovelace.--Mrs. Hervey, in a private conversation with her,
accounts for, yet blames, the cruelty of her family. Miss Dolly Hervey
wishes to attend her.

LETTER XXX. Clarissa. In answer.--
Thinks she has been treated with great rigour by her relations.
Expresses more warmth than usual on this subject. Yet soon checks
herself. Grieves that Colonel Morden resolves on a visit to Lovelace.
Touches upon her sister's taunting letter. Requests Mrs. Norton's
prayers for patience and resignation.

LETTER XXXI. Miss Howe to Clarissa.--
Approves now of her appointment of Belford for an executor. Admires her
greatness of mind in despising Lovelace. Every body she is with taken
with Hickman; yet she cannot help wantoning with the power his obsequious
love gives her over him.

LETTER XXXII. XXXIII. Clarissa to Miss Howe.--
Instructive lessons and observations on her treatment of Hickman.--
Acquaints her with all that has happened since her last. Fears that all
her allegorical letter is not strictly right. Is forced by illness to
break off. Resumes. Wishes her married.

LETTER XXXIV. Mr. Wyerley to Clarissa.--
A generous renewal of his address to her now in her calamity; and a
tender of his best services.