How we cite our quotes: (Letter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
I need not tell you, it seems, how desirous all the family are of the honour of an alliance with you; nor how exceedingly earnest the former is to make you all the reparation in his power (447.3)
Colonel Morden is trying to salvage the Harlowe family pride by quickly marrying Clarissa to Lovelace, but he doesn't count on Clarissa's prideful refusal. Basically, she'd rather eat rocks than marry Lovelace. She has her own definition of pride, and it doesn't involve marrying her rapist.