LETTER XXIII. XXIV. XXV. From the same.--
Her faithful Hannah disgracefully dismissed. Betty Barnes, her
sister's maid, set over her. A letter from her brother forbidding her
to appear in the presence of any of her relations without leave. Her
answer. Writes to her mother. Her mother's answer. Writes to her
father. His answer.

LETTER XXVI. From the same.--
Is desirous to know the opinion Lord M.'s family have of her.
Substance of a letter from Lovelace, resenting the indignities he
receives from her relations. She freely acquaints him that he has
nothing to expect from her contrary to her duty. Insists that his
next letter shall be his last.

LETTER XXVII. Miss Howe to Clarissa.--
Advises her to resume her estate. Her satirical description of
Solmes. Rallies her on her curiosity to know what opinion Lord M. and
his family have of her. Ascribes to the difference in each of their
tempers their mutual love. Gives particulars of a conversation
between her mother and her on Clarissa's case. Reflects on the
Harlowe family, and particularly on Mrs. Harlowe, for her passiveness.

LETTER XXVIII. Clarissa. In answer.--
Chides her for the liberties she takes with her relations.
Particularly defends her mother. Chides her also for her lively airs
to her own mother. Desires her to treat her freely; but wishes not
that she should impute love to her; and why.

LETTER XXIX. From the same.--