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Why does the narrator become concerned about Nell's care?
What does Quilp learn by secretly listening to Nell?
Why does Trent want Richard Swiveller to marry Nell?
Whom does Quilp falsely name as his informer?
Who takes possession of the shop during the grandfather's illness?
How do Nell and her grandfather leave the shop?
What does Kit rescue from the deserted shop?
What does Nell secretly sew into her dress?
Why does Codlin become interested in detaining the travelers?
Who gives Nell and her grandfather shelter while worrying about a sick pupil?
What does Mrs. Jarley offer Nell and her grandfather?
What work does Nell learn at Mrs. Jarley's exhibition?
What does Nell's grandfather do when they shelter from a storm?
Whom does Nell discover counting money stolen from her room?
Where does Quilp arrange employment for Richard Swiveller?
What does Richard secretly witness Sally Brass doing?
Why does Kit refuse a better-paid position?
Why does Nell lead her grandfather away from the waxworks?
Who shelters the hungry travelers beside a fire in the manufacturing town?
Who carries Nell to an inn after she collapses?
What work is secured for Nell and her grandfather in the village?
What name does Richard give the little servant?
Where is the missing banknote found during Kit's search?
What happens to Richard after Kit's conviction?
What does the Marchioness reveal to Richard?
What does Richard promise the Marchioness after learning of his inherited income?
How does Quilp die?
Who does the single gentleman reveal himself to be?
What does Nell's grandfather insist when Kit reaches him?
How does Kit preserve Nell's memory in later life?
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