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.
(..) of the czech traitor made a good impression on me. Are you czech? Yes, sir. Very well. I try to eat a lot in the morning, "Breakfast". The english method. I know... i know it was hard for you... The croissants are baked by my cook from Vienna. I brought him with me. Please. (..)1965 Forest of the Hanged