Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 9

  MONDAY MORNING, BETWEEN EIGHT AND NINE.

  The unhappy family are preparing for a mournful meeting at breakfast.Mr. James Harlowe, who has had as little rest as I, has written to Mr.Melvill, who has promised to draw up a brief eulogium on the deceased.Miss Howe is expected here by-and-by, to see, for the last time, herbeloved friend.

  Miss Howe, by her messenger, desires she may not be taken any notice of.She shall not tarry six minutes, was the word. Her desire will be easilygranted her.

  Her servant, who brought the request, if it were denied, was to return,and meet her; for she was ready to set out in her chariot, when he got onhorseback.

  If he met her not with the refusal, he was to say here till she came. Iam, Sir,

  Your faithful, humble servant,WILLIAM MORDEN.