# Manning — Mr. Britling Sees It Through character guide

> Manning in Mr. Britling Sees It Through by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** poor old Manning, Old Manning

**First appearance:** 0002-1

## Who they are

An older man, possibly a friend or colleague of Mr. Britling.

## In the story

### [III: The Entertainment of Mr. Direck Reaches a Climax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/iii-the-entertainment-of-mr-direck-reaches-a-climax)

Hides from Colonel Rendezvous to avoid a strenuous walk; later joins the group.

### [§ 1](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/1)

A London journalist hiding in the rose garden to avoid Colonel Rendezvous's fitness regimen, joins the group after Rendezvous leaves.

### [§ 2](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/2)

Present with Mr. Britling and Mr. Direck, undisturbed by the distant explosion.

### [§ 12](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/12)

Confirms the German advance into Luxembourg and provides details on the alignment of powers, predicting a long and difficult war.

### [§ 16](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/16)

Brings news of the 'retreating and a broken army' telegram and later telephones with a reassuring despatch from General French.

### [§ 17](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/17)

Present as a listener; asks what they ought to be doing.

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