Clarissa · Character

Miss Partington

A flippant young lady at Mrs. Moore's.

minor

Also known as Miss Partington, Partington, Priscilla Partington

First appearance: clarissa

Miss Partington shows up with force in Letter 158: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Described by Lovelace as a fabricated character (Priscilla Partington) to be used in his scheme to gain Clarissa's trust.

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In Letter 158: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe: Described by Lovelace as a fabricated character (Priscilla Partington) to be used in his scheme to gain Clarissa's trust. Later, in Letter 159: Mr. Lovelace, to John…

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Letter 158: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Described by Lovelace as a fabricated character (Priscilla Partington) to be used in his scheme to gain Clarissa's trust.
Letter 159: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Young lady introduced to Clarissa without her consent; part of Lovelace's scheme.
Letter 160: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Introduced to Clarissa against her wishes, causing displeasure.
Letter 162: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
The young lady Mrs. Sinclair wants to share Clarissa's bed; described as less bashful than represented.
Letter 167: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
A young lady with a large fortune who is denied a bed by Clarissa and is described as 'silly' and 'free good-natured' by Lovelace.
Letter 171: Mr. Lovelace
Mentioned as Priscilla Partington in a mocking reference to Clarissa's expectations.
Letter 222: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Mentioned as one who smiled at Belford's jests during a gathering, contrasted with Clarissa's composure.

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See Miss Partington in Letter 158: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe