farther correspondence with him.

LETTER XXI. Miss Howe to Clarissa.--
Humourous account of her mother and Mr. Hickman in their little
journey to visit her dying cousin. Rallies her on her present
displeasure with Lovelace.

LETTER XXII. Mr. Hickman to Mrs. Howe.--
Resenting Miss Howe's treatment of him.

LETTER XXIII. Mrs. Howe. In answer.

LETTER XXIV. Miss Howe to Clarissa.--
Observes upon the contents of her seven last letters. Advises her to
send all the letters and papers she would not have her relations see;
also a parcel of clothes, linen, &c. Is in hopes of procuring an
asylum for her with her mother, if things come to extremity.

LETTER XXV. Clarissa to Miss Howe.--
Requisites of true satire. Rejoices in the hopes she gives of her
mother's protection. Deposits a parcel of linen, and all Lovelace's
letters. Useful observations relating to family management, and to
neatness of person and dress. Her contrivances to amuse Betty Barnes.

LETTER XXVI. Miss Howe to Clarissa.--
Result of her inquiry after Lovelace's behaviour at the inn. Doubts
not but he has ruined the innkeeper's daughter. Passionately inveighs
against him.

LETTER XXVII. Clarissa. In answer.--