Nicholas Nickleby · Character

Mr. Lillyvick

A water-rate collector and uncle to the Kenwigs family.

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Also known as the worthy Mr. Lillyvick, Lillyvick, Mrs. Lillyvick, uncle Lillyvick

First appearance: xii

Mr. Lillyvick shows up with force in XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The collector and honored guest, recalls the courtship of Mr.

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In XIV: The collector and honored guest, recalls the courtship of Mr. and Mrs. Kenwigs, and is kissed by the children. Later, in Concerning a young lady from London, who joins the company, and an elderly admirer who…

In XIV: The collector and honored guest, recalls the courtship of Mr. and Mrs. Kenwigs, and is kissed by the children.

Later, in Concerning a young lady from London, who joins the company, and an elderly admirer who follows in her train; with an affecting ceremony consequent on their arrival.: Reveals his plan to marry Henrietta Petowker, fearing his family's reaction; marries her and departs for Ryde.

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XIV
The collector and honored guest, recalls the courtship of Mr. and Mrs. Kenwigs, and is kissed by the children.
Concerning a young lady from London, who joins the company, and an elderly admirer who follows in her train; with an affecting ceremony consequent on their arrival.
Reveals his plan to marry Henrietta Petowker, fearing his family's reaction; marries her and departs for Ryde.
Chapter XXXVI
Reported to have married Henrietta Petowker, dashing the Kenwigses' expectations of inheritance.
LII
Reveals that Henrietta Petowker has eloped with a half-pay captain, leading to a reconciliation with the Kenwigses.

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