Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 20

The Samuel Richardson Library · Sep 16, 2026 · 23m

In which the virtuous Pamela dutifully transcribes letters expressing her sincere gratitude and thoughtful reflections on the kindness, trials, and spiritual progress of those around her, revealing her earnest desire to serve and improve in the eyes of her noble correspondents. She also offers a poignant scene of humble parents embracing contentment in adversity, illustrating with gentle wisdom the dignity found in honest poverty and the hopeful rewards of steadfast virtue.