# Mr. Merton — World’s End character guide

> Mr. Merton in World’s End by Richard Jefferies.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Merton, gallant Mr. Merton

**First appearance:** 0000-book-i-facts

## Who they are

A gallant gentleman who courts Miss Merton.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/world_s_end_se/chapters/v)

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

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/world_s_end_se/chapters/vi)

Attends the inquest to watch the case for Violet and gives evidence about last seeing Jason alive.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/world_s_end_se/chapters/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!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/world_s_end_se/chapters/viii)

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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