The Old Curiosity Shop Chapter 13

In which the irascible Mr Quilp is roused by an unexpected visitor and embarks upon a series of sharp altercations, only to discover that the household he sought to oversee has been abruptly and mysteriously evacuated. Meanwhile, the resourceful Kit Nubbles emerges victorious from a spirited struggle over a small bird, bringing a momentary gaiety and warmth to his humble abode.