Nicholas Nickleby, Chapter 63 summary
Chapter 63 of 65 · 17 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 63, the Cheeryble brothers gather their guests, reveal Madeline’s recovered inheritance, and approve her match with Nicholas and Kate’s match with Frank. Tim Linkinwater also wins Miss La Creevy’s agreement to marry, while Newman Noggs rejoins Nicholas at a joyful dinner that replaces the family’s recent grief with shared happiness.
What happens
- The brothers invite the Nicklebys and Miss La Creevy to dinner, and Mrs. Nickleby suspects a special purpose.
- Charles sends Kate to find Madeline, then shows Nicholas and Frank the recovered will securing Madeline twelve thousand pounds.
- The brothers declare their approval of Nicholas and Madeline’s love and Frank and Kate’s match.
- Left alone with Miss La Creevy, Tim proposes a shared home and mutual care, and she accepts.
- Nicholas joyfully recognizes Newman Noggs, who joins him at the celebratory dinner.
- Mrs. Nickleby enjoys the gathering but treats Miss La Creevy coldly because she disapproves of her engagement.
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What to notice
Tim makes mutual care the heart of his proposal. His words extend the chapter’s happiness beyond the young lovers.
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When does Madeline’s grandfather’s will make her fortune payable?
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