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The Mind of Mr. J. G. Reeder · Character

Arthur Malling

A suspect or witness in Reeder's investigations.

minor

Also known as Malling

First appearance: The Poetical Policeman

Arthur Malling shows up with force in The Poetical Policeman. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Night watchman found dead in the bank, chloroformed and with mysterious scratches on his hands.
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SetupEscalationBreaking pointAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because Mo Liski’s psychological peak of greed and overreach is trigger…

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