# Nopper Harrison — Brewster’s Millions character guide

> Nopper Harrison in Brewster’s Millions by George Barr McCutcheon.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Nopper, Harrison, Nopper Harrison

**First appearance:** 0005-vi-monty-cristo

## Snapshot

Monty's loyal former boxing trainer turned right-hand man, who worries openly as his employer's schemes grow more reckless.

## Who they are

Nopper Harrison serves as Brewster's assistant and confidant, placing bets, running errands, and watching the spending spiral with a never-decreasing look of worry. He is the practical friend who sees the toll of each fresh extravagance, from ruined automobiles to injured workmen, before Monty allows himself to feel it. His presence grounds the wild year in ordinary loyalty and gives the reader a steady, anxious witness to Brewster's descent into glorious waste.

## Relationships

### [Montgomery Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/montgomery_brewster)

_friendship_

Nopper Harrison is a close friend and fellow baseball player who supports Montgomery's schemes.

### [Montgomery Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/montgomery_brewster)

_friendship_

Nopper Harrison is a close friend and fellow baseball player who supports Montgomery's schemes.

### [Montgomery Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/montgomery_brewster)

_friendship_

Nopper Harrison is a close friend and fellow baseball player who supports Montgomery's schemes.

## In the story

### [V: The Message from Jones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/v-the-message-from-jones)

Hired as 'superintendent of affairs' to help Monty spend his fortune.

### [Monty Cristo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/vi-monty-cristo)

Leases the apartment for $23,000, saves $1,000 by paying in advance, and worries about Brewster's reckless spending.

### [IX: Love and a Prizefight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/ix-love-and-a-prizefight)

Places bets for Brewster and later reports the fight result.

### [XI: Coals of Fire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xi-coals-of-fire)

Shows worry and anxiety after Monty confides his plans for spending money.

### [A Friend in Need](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xiii-a-friend-in-need)

Accompanies Monty to the bank and urges him to withdraw his money, but later helps spread confidence among depositors.

### [XV: The Cut Direct](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xv-the-cut-direct)

Manages the ball's cancellation and expresses concern over Monty's extravagance.

### [XVI: In the Sunny South](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xvi-in-the-sunny-south)

Remained in New York to arrange the ball and yacht cruise; sends Brewster a letter with updates.

### [XVII: The New Tenderfoot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xvii-the-new-tenderfoot)

Confesses to losing $60,000 of Monty's money in a failed stock investment, resigns his position, and accepts Monty's grub-stake to prospect for gold in the Rocky Mountains.

### [XVIII: The Prodigal at Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xviii-the-prodigal-at-sea)

Harrison's departure leaves Monty in 'sore straits' and forces him to manage his own affairs.

### [The Night Before](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxxii-the-night-before)

The only absent 'Little Son,' toasted by Brewster during the supper.

### [The Last Word](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-last-word)

Delivers the letter from Swearengen Jones and is warmly welcomed by Monty and the group.

## Links

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