Though his staff is often confused by the way he runs the office, I've found that there's 'method in his madness'.
The book lacks 'method'. [=the book is not arranged in an orderly way]
He claims to have developed a new 'method' for growing tomatoes.
(..) does it have to be a procedure? Is there a medicine? No. A girl I knew at school said she heard there was an old Indian remedy. There's no proven method except surgery. Edwards, stop right there. I really haven't the time, Doctor. If you'll kindly excuse me. Edwards. You cannot change treatment (..)2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9