The Novels of Samuel Richardson (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ... head seems as if bound round by a tight cord (putting her hand to her forehead). Then clasping her arms round me, thus, in a high strain, spoke she: --Angel of a woman, gracious as the blessed virgin mother, benign, all that is good and great I attend you on Monday. Adieu She kissed my cheek, I clasped my arms about her. Revered Lady Clementina --I could say no more. Tears, and tenderness of accent, interrupted my speech. Lady L conducted her to her own apartment, and left her to her Laura. We sat down, admiring, praising her, Dear sir, said I, taking Sir Charles's hand. Lady Clementina must not be persuaded. Persuasion is compulsion. Why comes over the Count of Belvedere If she knows it, I will not answer for her right mind. My uncle and aunt, Lucy, Emily, were very curious after particulars, when we came home, as we did, to supper. Sir Charles left it to Lady L to manage with Lady G, who, he knew, expected a day of our beloved guests; and he himself apologized to them for the freedom he had taken of so disposing of them. They had the goodness to thank him for his freedom. They long however, to see the admirable lady, who could renounce the man of her choice from religious motives, yet love him still; fly to him for protection; yet be able to congratulate him on his marriage, and love his wife. She is great indeed; said my aunt.--Lucy praised my generosity--But what is that which is called generosity in me, who am in full possession of all my wishes, to that of Clementina Join, my dear grandmamma, in prayers for her happiness; the rather, as in it, from true affection, is included that of your Harriet Grandison. LETTER XXXII LADY GRANDISON. IN CONTINUATION Monday, March 5. Lady L and Lady Clementina came, just as we were preparing for breakfast. Lady L ..