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`` It is about your uncle , Mr. Kendrick . '' She turned to face him squarely and spoke rapidly . `` We have undeniable proof that the Honorable Milton Waring is in collusion with Nickleby -- and , incidentally , Rives -- and they are planning to misuse the funds of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company . They are meeting about midnight on the twenty-seventh at your uncle 's house -- over on the Island -- to close a deal which involves control of Interprovincial stock . Nickleby has agreed to dispose of his holdings and those of his clique at grossly inflated prices and to provide the money for the purchase by a large loan with very inadequate collateral security . In plain language it is a huge steal which may mean , possibly , that the loan company will have to close its doors . '' Phil gazed gravely at the girl 's flushed , excited face ; then at the pale , serious Jimmy Stiles .