Possible Clues:

• Girl - the last to be embraced by essayist
• Actress Dushku
• ''Wouldn't It Be Loverly?'' singer
• Doolittle of 'My Fair Lady'
• Lamb went round the bend for this lady
• Early computer therapist
• Lady, one going before Beth
• Dramatic heroine is final character included by essayist
• 'enry's protege
• Broadway flower seller