Clarissa Chapter Summary & Analysis - Letters 321-332 dated July 7th through July 18th Summary

Letters 321-332 dated July 7th through July 18th Summary

Mr. Lovelace complains that he has lost his angel and asks Mr. Belford to help retrieve her. Lord M's illness keeps Mr. Lovelace by his side and prevents him from searching for Clarissa. Lord M hopes that Mr. Lovelace will not do dishonorably by Clarissa. Mr. Lovelace dines with Colonel Ambrose and his two nieces, who he compares to Clarissa to their disadvantage. Mr. Lovelace goes to church and returns to find Lady Betty and Lady Sarah at Lord M's. They read Clarissa's letters to him and accuse him of devilry. Mr. Lovelace defends himself by saying that Clarissa is too nice and unrelenting—if she would forgive him and marry him, all would end well. Lord M angrily threatens to alter his will. Mr. Lovelace is very arrogant and offensive as he assures his family that he will marry Clarissa if she...
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