In London, Kate finds a job as Mrs
Wititterly’s companion. Unfortunately, one of Ralph’s best
customers, Sir Mulberry Hawk, likes Kate and insists on
spending time with her despite her turning him down.
Kate asks Ralph for help but he refuses to lose his best
client. Newman Noggs overhears the conversation and
writes to Nicholas, who decides to come back to London.
Nicholas fights Sir Mulberry and orders him to stay away
from his sister. He also has his mother and sister move
out from Ralph’s house and writes a letter to his uncle
rejecting any further help from him.