# Mrs. Wititterly — Nicholas Nickleby character guide

> Mrs. Wititterly in Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Accordingly Mrs. Wititterly

**First appearance:** 0021-xix

## Who they are

A hypochondriacal society lady who employs Kate as a companion.

## In the story

### [Madam Mantalini finds herself in a situation of some difficulty, and Miss Nickleby finds herself in no situation at all.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nicholas_nickleby_se/chapters/xxi)

A faded, affected lady of Cadogan Place who interviews Kate for the companion position; she is insipid and pretentious.

### [Miss Nickleby Appeals to Her Uncle for Protection](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nicholas_nickleby_se/chapters/xxviii)

Accuses Kate of forward behavior and faints when challenged, leading to a confrontation.

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