The Old Curiosity Shop · Character
Mrs. Jarley
Proprietor of a traveling waxworks exhibition who employs Nell.
minor
Also known as Jarley
First appearance: xxv
Mrs. Jarley shows up with force in XXVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The stout lady of the caravan, who offers Nell and her grandfather a ride after questioning them about the races.
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See Mrs. Jarley in xxv