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Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady Volume 1 Letter XX
In which Clarissa endures a solemn and tender conference with her mother, who, torn between duty and affection, delivers the family’s ultimatum regarding a matrimonial arrangement marked by honour and interest. The young lady’s silent resistance and heartfelt sincerity meet with grave reproaches and passionate entreaties, revealing the deep waters of familial obligation and personal integrity upon which their hearts are set.
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