# Methley — The Middle of Things character guide

> Methley in The Middle of Things by J. S. Fletcher.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Methley

**First appearance:** 0000-i-faced-with-reality

## Who they are

An associate of Woodlesford with ties to the case.

## Relationships

### [Richard Viner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_middle_of_things_se/characters/richard_viner)

_professional_

Methley is a servant or employee of Richard Viner, handling domestic or clerical duties.

### [Richard Viner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_middle_of_things_se/characters/richard_viner)

_professional_

Methley is a servant or employee of Richard Viner, handling domestic or clerical duties.

### [Richard Viner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_middle_of_things_se/characters/richard_viner)

_professional_

Methley is a servant or employee of Richard Viner, handling domestic or clerical duties.

## In the story

### [XVIII: Let Him Appear!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_middle_of_things_se/chapters/xviii-let-him-appear)

Represents the claimant alongside Woodlesford; appears sincere and is astonished by Viner's revelation.

### [XX: Surprising Readiness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_middle_of_things_se/chapters/xx-surprising-readiness)

Solicitor for the claimant; agrees to Viner's request to bring the claimant to court.

### [On Remand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_middle_of_things_se/chapters/xxii-on-remand)

Present in court, accompanying the claimant, but remains silent and avoids eye contact during the proceedings.

### [XXIII: Is This Man Right?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_middle_of_things_se/chapters/xxiii-is-this-man-right)

The witness's solicitor in Australia, to whom he first revealed his identity.

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