World’s End · Character

Mr. Merton

A gallant gentleman who courts Miss Merton.

minor

Also known as Merton, gallant Mr. Merton

First appearance: book i facts

Mr. Merton shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Gallant friend who assists with the wedding arrangements and later helps carry Violet.

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In V: Gallant friend who assists with the wedding arrangements and later helps carry Violet. Later, in VI: Attends the inquest to watch…

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V
Gallant friend who assists with the wedding arrangements and later helps carry Violet.
VI
Attends the inquest to watch the case for Violet and gives evidence about last seeing Jason alive.
VII
Bitter against Jenkins, convinced of his guilt; quarrels with Violet; strives to put Violet's affairs in order.
How suddenly the leaves go in the autumn!
Has lost Violet's fortune through Albert Herring's theft. He pressures the Herring family harshly, but is glad to relinquish charge of Violet's affairs when she dismisses him.

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