# Mrs. Greme — Clarissa character guide

> Mrs. Greme in Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Greme, Greme

**First appearance:** 0001-clarissa

## Who they are

A housekeeper at Lord M.'s estate.

## In the story

### [Letter 98: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-98-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe)

Travels with Clarissa in the chaise and provides insights into Lovelace's character and family opinions.

### [Letter 104: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-104-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq)

A pious matron introduced by Lovelace to accompany Clarissa; she prays and reads scripture to Lord M.

### [Letter 107: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-107-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe)

Referenced as having left Clarissa; Lovelace mentions her in the context of privacy and servants.

### [Letter 120: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-120-miss-clarissa-harlowe-to-miss-howe)

Her letter to Mrs. Sorlings is quoted, praising Lovelace's devotion and urging Clarissa to make him happy.

### [Letter 127: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-127-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq)

Reported to have conveyed letters from Lady Betty Lawrance and Miss Montague; Lovelace made declarations of honor to her.

### [Letter 410: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/clarissa_se/chapters/letter-410-mr-lovelace-to-john-belford-esq)

Mrs. Greme is sent for to tend to Lovelace during his illness.

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