# The Green Mamba explained — The Mind of Mr. J. G. Reeder

> Chapter companion for The Mind of Mr. J. G. Reeder by Edgar Wallace.

## What happens

Mr. Reeder orchestrates the arrest of Marylou Plessy for sending poisoned chocolates, leading to her conviction. Mo Liski, her lover and a powerful gang leader, threatens Reeder and is briefly imprisoned for intimidation. Upon release, Liski plots revenge while managing his criminal empire, including a deal involving the Nine Emeralds. Reeder, aware of the threat, remains cautious but refuses police protection after Liski's release, confident in his own abilities.

## Themes in this chapter

### Deception and Disguise

Reeder's unassuming demeanor hides his sharp intellect, while Liski's dapper appearance conceals his criminal leadership.

### Revenge and Feuds

Marylou Plessy and Mo Liski seek revenge on Reeder for their personal and criminal grievances.

### Underworld and Criminal Networks

Mo Liski's gang controls racecourses, clubs, and drug traffic, illustrating organized crime in London.

## Character check-ins

### Mr. J. G. Reeder

Receives poisoned chocolates, orchestrates Marylou Plessy's arrest, and calmly faces threats from Mo Liski.

### Marylou Plessy

Arrested for sending poisoned chocolates to Reeder, convicted, and sentenced to two years.

### Mo Liski

Threatens Reeder after Marylou's conviction, is imprisoned for intimidation, and upon release plots revenge while managing his criminal network.

### Chief Inspector Pyne

Reports Marylou's meeting with Liski to the Assistant Prosecutor and discusses Reeder's dangerous nature.

### Teddy Alfield

Liski's chief of staff, offers to assault Reeder but is warned off by Liski.

### Mrs. Kerrel

Reeder's housekeeper, brings tea and discusses the chocolates.

## Key lines

> He said aloud: 'Marylou Plessy—dear me!' Here began the war.

Reeder realized Marylou Plessy was behind the poisoned chocolates, marking the start of a conflict.

_Reeder identifies the sender and initiates his counterattack._

> Mine is Mo Liski. You’ve sent down a friend of mine—' 'Mrs. Plessy?' 'Yes—you know! Reeder, I’m going to get you for that!'

Mo Liski confronts Reeder after Marylou's conviction and threatens revenge.

_Liski openly threatens Reeder, leading to his own arrest for intimidation._

> That man is a genial mamba! Never seen a mamba? He’s a nice black snake, and you’re dead two seconds after he strikes!

The Assistant Prosecutor compares Reeder to a deadly mamba snake, emphasizing his hidden danger.

_Reeder's colleagues recognize his lethal effectiveness despite his mild appearance._

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