# Miss Partington — Clarissa character guide

> Miss Partington in Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Partington, Partington, Priscilla Partington

**First appearance:** 0001-clarissa

## Who they are

A flippant young lady at Mrs. Moore's.

## In the story

### [Letter 158: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-160-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe)

Introduced to Clarissa against her wishes, causing displeasure.

### [Letter 162: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-171-mr-lovelace)

Mentioned as Priscilla Partington in a mocking reference to Clarissa's expectations.

### [Letter 222: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/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.

## Links

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