The irony in this section lies in the fact that the aunt believes she can see Nicholas while he is actually hiding and she cannot see him at all. Her declaration that "I can see you all the time" contrasts sharply with the reality that Nicholas is successfully concealed from her view. This creates a situation where her confidence in her perception is misplaced, making her assertion ironic. Additionally, there’s an ironic undertone in the aunt's insistence that Nicholas come out, as it highlights her lack of awareness of his actual location and intentions.
What is ironic in section 23? 23- "Nicholas, Nicholas!" she screamed, "you are to come out of this at once. It's no use trying to hide there; I can see you all the time."
The aunt thinks the boy is in the garden.
The aunt says she can see Nicholas all of the time, but she obviously can't see him.
The aunt knows the boy is hiding and doing something naughty.
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