Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 21

The Samuel Richardson Library · Sep 17, 2026 · 7m

In which a young lady, restrained by her father’s whimsical yet firm commands, expresses her disappointment at being denied a valued invitation and shares the reflections and sentiments of those around her regarding the virtue and honour of a mutual acquaintance. The correspondence reveals the complex interplay of family loyalty, social expectations, and the sincere regard held by various parties toward the admirable conduct of the lady in question.