Nell Trent is well cared for by her kind and gentle grandfather at his London curiosity shop. She, in turn, looks after him, cooking meals and keeping him co... read more
Nell and her Grandfather leave the Curiosity Shop, preferring to live as beggars rather than endure the the mockery of its new owner, the loathsome Mr Quilp.
Quilp leaves London in pursuit of Little Nell and her grandfather, having left Swiveller with instructions to report on the movements of the Single Gentleman.
A kindly schoolmaster offers to take Nell and her Grandfather to a village where they will be safe. Still pursuing them, Quilp has been sent in the wrong dir... read more
Quilp returns to London under the misapprehension that the old man and Nell are also on the way back. Nell's health is causing concern. Quilp tells Brass tha... read more
Kit has been framed by Quilp and thrown into jail. His plight is brought to the attention of Mr Witherden by Swiveller. The Single Gentleman has finally trac... read more