till now for reasons of filial
duty.

LETTER LII. Miss Howe to Clarissa.--
Pathetically laments the illness of her own mother, and of her dear
friend. Now all her pertness to the former, she says, fly in her face.
She lays down her pen; and resumes it, to tell her, with great joy, that
her mother is better. She has had a visit form her cousin Morden. What
passed in it.

LETTER LIII. From the same.--
Displeased with the Colonel for thinking too freely of the sex. Never
knew a man that had a slight notion of the virtue of women in general,
who deserved to be valued for his morals. Why women must either be more
or less virtuous than men. Useful hints to young ladies. Is out of
humour with Mr. Hickman. Resolves to see her soon in town.

LETTER LIV. Belford to Lovelace.--
The lady writes and reads upon her coffin, as upon a desk. The doctor
resolves to write to her father. Her intense, yet cheerful devotion.

LETTER LV. Clarissa to Miss Howe.--
A letter full of pious reflections, and good advice, both general and
particular; and breathing the true spirit of charity, forgiveness,
patience, and resignation. A just reflection, to her dear friend, upon
the mortifying nature of pride.

LETTER LVI. Mrs. Norton to Clarissa.--
Her account of an interesting conversation at Harlowe-place between the
family and Colonel Morden; and of another between her mother and self.
The Colonel incensed against them all. Her advice concerning Belford,
and other matters. Miss Howe has obtained leave, she hears, to visit
her. Praises Mr. Hickman. Gently censures Miss Howe on his account.
Her truly maternal and pious comfortings.

LETTER LVII. Belford to Lovelace.--
The lady's sight begins to fail her. She blesses God for the serenity
she enjoys. It is what, she says, she had prayed for. What a blessing,
so near to her dissolution, to have her prayers answered! Gives
particular directions to him about her papers, about her last will and
apparel. Comforts the women and him on their concern for her. Another
letter brought her from Colonel Morden. The substance of it. Belford
writes to hasten up the Colonel. Dr. H. has also written to her father;
and Brand to Mr. John Harlowe a letter recanting his officious one.

LETTER LVIII. Dr. H. to James Harlowe, Senior, Esq.

LETTER LIX. Copy of Mr. Belford's letter to Colonel Morden,
to hasten him up.

LETTER LX. Lovelace to Belford.--
He feels the torments of the da