# Barbara Drew — Brewster’s Millions character guide > Barbara Drew in Brewster’s Millions by George Barr McCutcheon. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Miss Barbara Drew, Miss Drew, Babs, Barbara Drew, Drew **First appearance:** 0002-iii-mrs-and-miss-gray ## Snapshot A sharp, self-possessed society beauty who enjoys Monty's pursuit but refuses to be managed or taken for granted. ## Who they are Barbara Drew moves easily through New York's fashionable set, courted by Monty and by the brash Californian Rodney Grimes. She resents Monty's assumption that he can dictate her friendships, and her cool, cutting replies expose the hollowness of his possessiveness. Her refusal to be a prize in his campaign forces Brewster to confront what he actually wants, sharpening the contrast with Peggy's patient devotion. ## Relationships ### [Montgomery Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/montgomery_brewster) _romantic_ Barbara is a wealthy socialite who pursues Montgomery romantically, creating a love triangle with Peggy. ### [Peggy Gray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/peggy_gray) _rivalry_ Barbara and Peggy are romantic rivals for Montgomery's affection, leading to tension between them. ### [Colonel Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/colonel_drew) _family_ Colonel Drew is Barbara's father, and they share a close familial bond with mutual interests. ### [Montgomery Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/montgomery_brewster) _romantic_ Barbara is a wealthy socialite who pursues Montgomery romantically, creating a love triangle with Peggy. ### [Montgomery Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/montgomery_brewster) _romantic_ Barbara is a wealthy socialite who pursues Montgomery romantically, creating a love triangle with Peggy. ### [Colonel Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/colonel_drew) _family_ Colonel Drew is Barbara's father, and they share a close familial bond with mutual interests. ### [Peggy Gray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/peggy_gray) _rivalry_ Barbara and Peggy are romantic rivals for Montgomery's affection, leading to tension between them. ### [Colonel Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/colonel_drew) _family_ Colonel Drew is Barbara's father, and they share a close familial bond with mutual interests. ### [Peggy Gray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/peggy_gray) _rivalry_ Barbara and Peggy are romantic rivals for Montgomery's affection, leading to tension between them. ## In the story ### [II: Shades of Aladdin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/ii-shades-of-aladdin) Mentioned as possibly influencing the relationship between Monty and Colonel Drew. ### [IV: A Second](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/iv-a-second) Mentioned as having charm for Montgomery the night before; he was thinking of her when he entered the lawyers' office. ### [V: The Message from Jones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/v-the-message-from-jones) Accompanies Monty on a reckless drive; amused by his urgency and driving skill. ### [A Lesson in Tact](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/vii-a-lesson-in-tact) Mentioned as a potential dinner guest; Mrs. DeMille hints that inviting her might cause gossip. ### [VIII: The Forelock of Time](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/viii-the-forelock-of-time) The object of Monty's affection; she sat next to the Duke of Beauchamp at dinner, sparking Monty's jealousy, though she forgave him after his encounter with 'The Censor.' ### [IX: Love and a Prizefight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/ix-love-and-a-prizefight) Receives Monty's love confession but hesitates to commit. ### [X: Napoleon of Finance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/x-napoleon-of-finance) Sees Monty often but senses a change in his attitude; receives daily flowers from him but feels his affection is now complacent. ### [XI: Coals of Fire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xi-coals-of-fire) Runs a booth at the charity bazaar; is courted by Rodney Grimes; becomes resentful of Monty's possessiveness and accuses him of living an imitation life. ### [Christmas Despair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xii-christmas-despair) Barbara coldly ignores Monty after Christmas and returns his gift of pearls, deepening his despair. ### [A Friend in Need](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xiii-a-friend-in-need) Sarcastically criticizes Monty's financial stupidity after the first bank failure; later excludes him from her cotillon invitation despite his saving her father's bank. ### [XIV: Mrs. DeMille Entertains](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xiv-mrs-demille-entertains) Cold and resentful toward Monty; learns of his bank rescue but accuses him of ulterior motives. ### [XVI: In the Sunny South](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xvi-in-the-sunny-south) Staying at the Ponce de Leon with her mother, she criticizes Monty's spending and insists she never accepted his proposal. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/barbara_drew - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters