Miss La Creevy is Nicholas, Kate, and Mrs. Nickleby’s first landlady when they arrive in London. At the end of the novel, she marries Tim. Miss La Creevy serves as an example of the kindheartedness and benevolence that the novel suggests characterizes trustworthy people. In contrast to characters like Mrs. Wititterly, Miss La Creevy genuinely has Kate, Nicholas, and Mrs. Nickleby’s best interests at heart. She is willing to put herself at risk if that’s necessary to help the Nicklebys.