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Miss La Creevy goes to Mrs. Mantalini's establishment to tell her that Kate is ill. She had noticed that Kate's eyes had been red as if she had been crying. She reasons that Ralph Nickleby had been the cause.
Since Mrs. Mantalini is still in bed, Miss La Creevy gives the message to Miss Knag. The forewoman says she wouldn't care if Kate stayed away for good. Miss La Creevy tells Miss Knag she isn't the owner, so her feelings are not important.
When she returns home to have tea, Nicholas visits her. He tells her he wishes to confront his uncle, who has tricked him. He tried to see him earlier, but Ralph had
