of his family.

LETTER XL. From the same.--
Her frightful dream. Now that Lovelace has got her letter, she
repents her appointment.

LETTER XLI. From the same.--
Receives a letter from Mr. Lovelace, full of transport, vows, and
promises. He presumes upon her being his on her getting away, though
she has not given him room for such hopes. In her answer she tells
him, 'that she looks not upon herself as absolutely bound by her
appointment: that there are many points to be adjusted between them
(were she to leave her father's house) before she can give him
particular encouragement: that he must expect she will do her utmost
to procure a reconciliation with her father, and his approbation of
her future steps.' All her friends are to be assembled on the
following Wednesday: she is to be brought before them. How to be
proceeded with. Lovelace, in his reply, asks pardon for writing to
her with so much assurance; and declares his entire acquiescence with
her will and pleasure.

LETTER XLII. From the same.--
Confirms her appointment; but tells him what he is not to expect.
Promises, that if she should change her mind as to withdrawing, she
will take the first opportunity to see him, and acquaint him with her
reasons. Reflections on what she has done. Her deep regret to be
thus driven.

LETTER XLIII. Miss Howe to Clarissa.--
Reasons why she ought to allow her to accompany her in her flight.