Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 32 Part 4

The Samuel Richardson Library · Sep 22, 2026 · 31m

In which the company engages in a thoughtful discourse on the duties and advantages of clerical livings, balancing the value of income against the happiness found in fulfilling pastoral care with the esteem of one's parishioners. Pamela, with her characteristic modesty and insight, offers judicious advice that leads to a generous and harmonious resolution, much to the delight of all present.