Punctilio at an end, the moment she is out of her father's house.
Requisites of friendship. Questions whether she will not rather
choose to go off with one of her own sex than with Lovelace? And if
not, whether she should not marry him as soon as possible?

LETTER XLIV. Clarissa to Miss Howe, (Miss Howe's last not received.)
Lovelace promises compliance, in every article, with her pleasure.
Her heart misgives her notwithstanding. She knows not but she may yet
recede.

LETTER XLV. From the same. In answer to Letter XLIII.--
Reflections worthy of herself on some of the passages in Miss Howe's
last letter. Gives her home-put questions a full consideration; and
determines NOT to withdraw with Lovelace.

LETTER XLVI. XLVII. From the same.--
Substance of her letter to Lovelace, revoking her appointment. Thinks
herself obliged (her letter being not taken away) as well by promise
as in order to prevent mischief, to meet him, and to give him her
reason for revoking.--The hour of meeting now at hand, she is
apprehensive of the contest she shall have with him, as he will come
with a different expectation.

LETTER XLVIII. From the same.--
Dated from St. Alban's. Writes in the utmost anguish of mind for the
little parcel of linen she had sent to her with better hopes.
Condemns her own rashness in meeting Lovelace. Begs her pity and her
prayers.