Pamela, or, Virtue Rewarded

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Why does Pamela feel unworthy of Ms.B, and what are some of the reactions to their marriage?

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Mr. B wants to marry Pamela, but Pamela worries about people being rude to him for stooping below his station. Evidently, Mr. B has concerns about Pamela fitting in with his social peers and he asks what Pamela will do with her time if the other ladies snub her, Pamela states she will do accounts, prepare food, play cards and music, read, write and remember her duty to God.

Mrs. Jewkes cries and worries about her past treatment of Pamela because she realizes that Pamela will be the one in a position of power over Mrs. Jewkes.

In Section 10, Sir Simon's family, Mr. Peters, his wife and niece, and Lady Jones and her sister-in-law visit Mr. B and Pamela. They are eager to see Pamela so Mr. B summons her to the gardens where they all praise her. Pamela helps Mrs. Jewkes serve their guests. The young ladies want Pamela to join them for dinner, but she asks to be excused because she does not feel worthy of the honor. They insist that she joins them after dinner for cards, and she agrees. Later, Pamela joins them for supper and all the visitors praise Pamela before leaving.

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