Letters 240-246 dated June 10th Summary

Clarissa writes to Miss Howe that she is very upset about something and she will explain after the outcome, but Mr. Lovelace intercepts the letter and forges a letter wherein Clarissa promises to write more when Clarissa is feeling more steady. Miss Rawlins cannot decide between believing Clarissa and believing Mr. Lovelace. Mrs. Moore is placed in a difficult situation, since Mr. Lovelace has rented her entire house. Clarissa considers leaving Mrs. Moore's house after Mr. Lovelace leaves, but Miss Rawlins persuades her to stay, since Clarissa needs to hear from Miss Howe to find out where she will go next. Clarissa will not see anyone except Mrs. Moore.

Mr. Lovelace waits for Captain Tomlinson to arrive so Lovelace can complain about the treatment he received the day before. When Captain Tomlinson arrives, Clarissa refuses...