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Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a Young Lady Volume 1 Letter XVI
In which the young and virtuous Clarissa Harlowe recounts the sorrowful conferences and domestic trials that ensue upon the unwelcome presence of Mr. Solmes, revealing the tensions between duty and affection that weigh heavily upon her tender heart and the kindly persuasions of her mother to yield to family commands. Amidst the tearful dialogues and gentle maternal entreaties, Clarissa stands firm in her innocence and sincerity, as her parents, most dutifully yet resolutely, seek to guide her toward a matrimonial union dictated by their solemn resolve.
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