Summary Chapter 2
CHAPTER 2 The Narrator visits the curiosity shop a week later during the afternoon, though he is nervous about his reception of this unexpected visit. After some hesitation, he finally enters to find the grandfather arguing with another young man. The grandfather seems happy to see the Narrator, as it interrupts their quarrel. The younger man is Nell's brother Fred, who insists on seeing her. He accuses the grandfather of poisoning her mind and working her to death. Fred invites his friend inside, who is reluctant to enter as he fears the grandfather may not be friendly. The friend's name is d**k Swiveller, and he is untidy and still recovering from a night of drunkenness. Dick Swiveller makes small talk before finally asking why Fred and his grandfather cannot get along. The grandfathe
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