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Mrs. Moore

A widow who shelters Clarissa after her escape.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Moore, goody Moore, widow Moore, Moore

First appearance: clarissa

Mrs. Moore shows up with force in Letter 232: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The landlady at Hampstead, whom Lovelace plans to approach for lodgings.
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In Letter 232: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.: The landlady at Hampstead, whom Lovelace plans to approach for lodgings. Later, in Letter 234: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.: Landlady who assists in arranging…

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MHMrs. HarloweSHSir Harry Down…CHClarissa HarloweRLRobert LovelaceCMColonel MordenMMMrs. Moore

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