# The Man Who Knew — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Man Who Knew by Edgar Wallace.

- [The Man in the Laboratory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/i-the-man-in-the-laboratory.md): John Minute discusses his mining shares and his ward May Nuttall with his secretary Jasper Cole, revealing his distrust of Sergeant Smith and his premonition of a violent death. Jasper secretly receives and burns a lette
- [The Girl Who Cried](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/ii-the-girl-who-cried.md): A young girl arrives at King's Cross station, bewildered and burdened with parcels, and is met by a harsh, irritable man who berates her for her perceived stupidity. He takes her to a house in Camden Town, where she is t
- [III: Four Important Characters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/iii-four-important-characters.md): The narrator introduces the unusual story of 'The Man Who Knew', reconstructed from trial reports, confidential material from Saul Arthur Mann's bureau, and May Nuttall's diary. The narrative cuts into the lives of chara
- [The Accountant at the Bank](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/iv-the-accountant-at-the-bank.md): Frank Merrill reads a perplexing letter from May Nuttall about Jasper Cole's mysterious visits to a room in Silvers Rents. At the bank, Frank discusses Rex Holland's large floating balance with the manager, Mr. Brandon, 
- [John Minute's Legacy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/v-john-minute-s-legacy.md): May Nuttall reflects on her feelings for Frank Merrill and Jasper Cole, torn between affection and unease. John Minute reveals to May that she is an heiress to £200,000 and asks her to delay any marriage decision for a f
- [The Man Who Knew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/vi-the-man-who-knew.md): John Minute visits Saul Arthur Mann, a mysterious information broker whose vast network of global intelligence and criminal records has made him invaluable to the police. Mann reveals he possesses a secret dossier on Min
- [Introducing Mr. Rex Holland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/vii-introducing-mr-rex-holland.md): Frank Merrill, under the alias Rex Holland, forges checks from John Minute's checkbooks, then returns to London. He visits May Nuttall, revealing his strained financial dependence on his uncle and his urgent need to marr
- [Sergeant Smith Calls](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/viii-sergeant-smith-calls.md): The chapter opens with the girl overhearing Jasper Cole accuse Frank Merrill of fraud, leading to a confrontation. Later, Sergeant Smith (Crawley) visits John Minute at Weald Lodge, threatening him with exposure of their
- [IX: Frank Merrill at the Altar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/ix-frank-merrill-at-the-altar.md): Frank Merrill obtains a special license and prepares to marry May Nuttall, who has suddenly agreed to the wedding. However, Jasper Cole intercepts May at her hotel, reveals he holds John Minute's power of attorney, and t
- [X: A Murder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/x-a-murder.md): Constable Wiseman, a self-important town policeman, enjoys domestic life and hints at trouble involving John Minute and his nephew Frank Merrill. Later, while on duty, he encounters Sergeant Smith, who is about to visit 
- [XI: The Case Against Frank Merrill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/xi-the-case-against-frank-merrill.md): Saul Arthur Mann meets with May Nuttall to discuss the case against Frank Merrill, who is accused of murdering John Minute. Mann expresses his belief in Merrill's innocence and shares his suspicions about Jasper Cole and
- [The Trial of Frank Merrill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/xii-the-trial-of-frank-merrill.md): Frank Merrill is tried for the murder of John Minute. The prosecution presents a theory involving an accomplice, Rex Holland, and suggests Jasper Cole may be that accomplice. The defense challenges the evidence, and afte
- [The Man Who Came to Montreux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/xiii-the-man-who-came-to-montreux.md): Two months after the trial, Frank Merrill meets May Nuttall and Saul Arthur Mann in Montreux. May has grown more mature and wealthy, while Frank has been traveling. They discuss Jasper Cole's mysterious activities and hi
- [XIV: The Man Who Looked Like Frank](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/xiv-the-man-who-looked-like-frank.md): Saul Arthur Mann continues his investigation into John Minute's murder, uncovering more mysteries. He learns from Constable Wiseman about Sergeant Smith's daughter, a pretty dark girl who lived with him briefly. Mann als
- [A Letter in the Grate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/xv-a-letter-in-the-grate.md): Saul Arthur Mann visits Frank Merrill at Grimm's Hotel, relieved to find him there after mistaking a look-alike in Camden Town. The next morning, Mann receives a photograph from Constable Wiseman identifying the girl see
- [The Coming of Sergeant Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/xvi-the-coming-of-sergeant-smith.md): Jasper Cole visits May Nuttall in Chamonix, where they become engaged. May returns to England and is met by Saul Arthur Mann, who is troubled by the engagement. Frank Merrill and Mann discuss their suspicions about Cole 
- [The Man Called "Merrill"](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/chapters/xvii-the-man-called-merrill.md): Saul Arthur Mann confronts Jasper Cole, accusing him of orchestrating May's abduction and of being already married. Jasper reveals he is John Minute's son and recounts his family history. Meanwhile, a frightened girl cla

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