Little Dorrit · Character
Old Nandy
An elderly, poor inmate of the workhouse, father of Mrs. Plornish.
minor
Also known as Old Mr. Nandy, Mr. Nandy
First appearance: xii bleeding heart yard
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In Spirit: Mrs. Plornish's father, a poor pensioner from the workhouse, treated with condescension by William Dorrit and escorted by Little…
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