Clarissa Chapter Summary & Analysis - Letters 460-476 dated September 4th through September 7th Summary

Letters 460-476 dated September 4th through September 7th Summary

The Harlowes' meeting upsets Clarissa very much. Clarissa is very ill but has no bodily pain. She shows Mr. Belford where her will is, along with a parcel of papers with instructions, before sealing her apparel trunk. She receives a letter from Colonel Morden and asks Mr. Belford to read it aloud to her, since she is unable to read it. Colonel Morden sets out for town before receiving Clarissa's last letter. When he receives it, he returns to show the letter to Uncle Antony and Uncle Harlowe, who are moved and take a copy to Harlowe Place to obtain Clarissa's last blessings. Colonel Morden wants Clarissa to travel with him for several years. Mr. Belford advises Colonel Morden to hasten his trip to London if he wants to see Clarissa alive. The doctor sends a letter to Mr. Harlowe describing Clarissa's...
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