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Mrs. Tickit

The housekeeper at the Meagles' country home.

minor

Also known as the faithful Mrs. Tickit

First appearance: vi something right somewhere

Mrs. Tickit shows up with force in Appearance and Disappearance. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Housekeeper at the Meagles' cottage; reports seeing Tattycoram at dusk.
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MPMr. PancksMMMr. MeaglesMRMadame RigaudMMMrs. MeaglesPMPet MeaglesMTMrs. Tickit

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  • Minor Characters and Background Figures
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mrs. Tickit in vi something right somewhere