LETTER I. Miss Howe to Miss Clarissa Harlowe.--
Desires from her the particulars of the rencounter between Mr.
Lovelace and her brother; and of the usage she receives upon it: also
the whole of her story from the time Lovelace was introduced as a
suitor to her sister Arabella. Admires her great qualities, and
glories in the friendship between them.

LETTER II. III. IV. Clarissa to Miss Howe.--
Gives the requested particulars. Together with the grounds of her
brother's and sister's il-will to her; and of the animosity between
her brother and Lovelace.--Her mother connives at the private
correspondence between her and Lovelace, for the sake of preventing
greater evils. Character of Lovelace, from an enemy.--Copy of the
preamble to her grandfather's will.

LETTER V. From the same.--
Her father, mother, brother, briefly characterized. Her brother's
consequence in the family. Wishes Miss Howe had encouraged her
brother's address. Endeavors to find excuses for her father's ill
temper, and for her mother's passiveness.

LETTER VI. From the same.--
Mr. Symmes, Mr. Mullins, Mr. Wyerley, in return, proposed to her, in
malice to Lovelace; and, on their being rejected, Mr. Solmes. Leave
given her to visit Miss Howe for a few days. Her brother's insolent
behaviour upon it.

LETTER VII. From the same.--