Wuthering Heights

Why does Nelly delay giving Catherine the letter in Chapter 15? What is the consequence of this delay?

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Nelly returns from the Heights with Heathcliff's letter, and it takes her three days to decide to give Catherine the letter, so fearful is she of its effect. When Nelly finally gives Catherine the letter, it is already too late to turn Heathcliff away--he is waiting in the garden.