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as in general. See also Letter XVI. to her brother, on the same subject.
LETTER XLV. Colonel Morden to Mr. Belford.-- In answer to his pleas against avenging his cousin. He paints in very strong colours the grief and distress of the whole family, on the loss of a child, whose character and excellencies rise upon them to their torment.
LETTER XLVI. Colonel Morden to Mr. Belford.-- Farther particulars relating to the execution of the lady's will. Gives his thoughts of women's friendships in general; of that of Miss Howe and his cousin, in particular. An early habit of familiar letter-writing, how improving. Censures Miss Howe for her behaviour to Mr. Hickman. Mr. Hickman's good character. Caution to parents who desire to preserve their children's veneration for them. Mr. Hickman, unknown to Miss Howe, puts himself and equipage in mourning for Clarissa. Her lively turn upon him on that occasion. What he, the Colonel, expects from the generosity of Miss Howe, in relation to Mr. Hickman. Weakness of such as are afraid of making their last wills.
LETTER XLVII. Belford to Miss Howe.-- With copies of Clarissa's posthumous letters; and respectfully, as from Colonel Morden and himself, reminding her of her performing her part of her dear friend's last desires, in making one of the most deserving men in England happy. Informs her of the delirium of Lovelace, in order to move her compassion for him, and of the dreadful death of Sinclair and Tomlinson.
LETTER XLVIII. Miss Howe to Mr. Belford.-- Observations on the letters and subjects he communicates to her. She promises another letter, in answer to his and Colonel Morden's call upon her in Mr. Hickman's favour. Applauds the Colonel for purchasing her beloved friend's jewels, in order to present them to Miss Dolly Hervey.
LETTER XLIX. From the same.-- She accounts for, though not defends, her treatment of Mr. Hickman. She owns that he is a man worthy of a better choice; that she values no man more than him: and assures Mr. Belford and the Colonel that her endeavours shall not be wanting to make him happy.
LETTER L. Mr. Belford to Miss Howe.-- A letter full of grateful acknowledgements for the favour of her's.
LETTER LI. Lord M. to Mr. Belford.-- Acquainting him with his kinsman's setting out for London, in order to embark. Wishes him to prevent a meeting between him and Mr. Morden.
LETTER LII. Mr. Belford to Lord M.-- Has had a visit from Mr. Lovelace. What passed between them on the occasion. Has an interview with Colonel Morden.
LETTER LIII. Mr. Belford to Lord M.-- Just returned from attending Mr. Lovelace part of his way towards Dover. Their solemn parting.
LETTER LIV. From the same.-- An account of what passed between himself and Colonel Morden at their next meeting. Their affectionate parting.
LETTER LV. Miss Howe to Mr. Belford.-- Gives, at his request, the character of her beloved friend at large; and an account of the particular distribution of her time in the twenty-four hours of the natural day.
LETTER LVI. Lovelace to Belford, from Paris.-- Conscience the conqueror of souls. He cannot run away from his reflections. He desires a particular account of all that has passed since he left England.
LETTER LVII. Belford to Lovelace.-- Answers him as to all the particulars he writes about.
LETTER LVIII. Lovelace to Belford.-- Has received a letter from Joseph Leman (who, he says, is conscience-ridden) to inform him that Colonel Morden resolves to have his will of him. He cannot bear to be threatened. He will write to the Colonel to know his purpose. He cannot get off his regrets on account of the dear lady for the blood of him.
LETTER LIX. Belford to Lovelace.-- It would be matter of serious reflection to him, he says, if that very Leman, who had been his machine, should be the instrument of his fall.
LETTER LX. Lovelace to Belford.-- Has written to the Colonel to know his intention: but yet in such a manner that he may handsomely avoid taking it as a challenge; though, in the like case, he owns that he himself should not. Copy of his letter to the Colonel.
LETTER LXI. From the same.-- He is now in his way to Trent, in order to meet Colonel Morden. He is sure of victory: but will not, if he can help it, out of regard to Clarissa, kill the Colonel.
LETTER LXII. From the same.-- Interview with Colonel Morden. To-morrow, says he, is the day that will, in all probability, send either one or two ghosts to attend the manes of my Clarissa. He doubts not to give the Colonel his life, or his death; and to be able, by next morning eleven, to write all the particulars.
LETTER LXIV. THE ISSUE OF THE DUEL.
CONCLUSION
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THE HISTORY
OF
CLARISSA HARLOWE

LETTER I
MR. BELFORD [IN CONTINUATION.] SOHO, SIX O'CLOCK, SEPT. 7.
The lady is