# Peggy Gray — Brewster’s Millions character guide > Peggy Gray in Brewster’s Millions by George Barr McCutcheon. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Peggy, little Peggy Gray **First appearance:** 0002-iii-mrs-and-miss-gray ## Snapshot Monty's steadfast childhood sweetheart, whose quiet loyalty and modest circumstances make her the one person he cannot bear to lose. ## Who they are Peggy Gray has loved Montgomery Brewster since they were children, and she watches his wild spending spree with a mixture of hope and quiet dread. She believes him worth a lifetime of poverty, yet his strange urgency about marrying before the Sedgwick settlement leaves her puzzled and uneasy. Her steady presence is the emotional anchor against which Monty's reckless year is measured, and the reason his final choices matter. ## Relationships ### [Montgomery Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/montgomery_brewster) _romantic_ Montgomery is deeply in love with Peggy, and she is his primary romantic interest throughout the story. ### [Barbara Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/barbara_drew) _rivalry_ Barbara and Peggy are romantic rivals for Montgomery's affection, leading to tension between them. ### [Mrs. Dan DeMille](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/mrs_dan_demille) _social_ Mrs. Dan DeMille is an acquaintance of Peggy, often disapproving of her relationship with Montgomery. ### [Swearengen Jones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/swearengen_jones) _friendship_ Peggy and Swearengen Jones are friends who share concern for Montgomery's well-being. ### [Montgomery Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/montgomery_brewster) _romantic_ Montgomery is deeply in love with Peggy, and she is his primary romantic interest throughout the story. ### [Montgomery Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/montgomery_brewster) _romantic_ Montgomery is deeply in love with Peggy, and she is his primary romantic interest throughout the story. ### [Barbara Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/barbara_drew) _rivalry_ Barbara and Peggy are romantic rivals for Montgomery's affection, leading to tension between them. ### [Mrs. Dan DeMille](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/mrs_dan_demille) _social_ Mrs. Dan DeMille is an acquaintance of Peggy, often disapproving of her relationship with Montgomery. ### [Barbara Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/barbara_drew) _rivalry_ Barbara and Peggy are romantic rivals for Montgomery's affection, leading to tension between them. ### [Swearengen Jones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/swearengen_jones) _friendship_ Peggy and Swearengen Jones are friends who share concern for Montgomery's well-being. ## In the story ### [III: Mrs. and Miss Gray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/iii-mrs-and-miss-gray) Greets Monty warmly but firmly refuses his offer of money, citing pride and the hurt it would cause. ### [VIII: The Forelock of Time](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/viii-the-forelock-of-time) Monty visits her for advice and consolation; she listens to his confession about Barbara Drew and struggles with her own feelings as he leaves without waving goodbye. ### [X: Napoleon of Finance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/x-napoleon-of-finance) Her gentle questions about Monty's profligacy cut him deepest, reflecting her honest concern and the shame he feels in her eyes. ### [Christmas Despair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xii-christmas-despair) Peggy comforts Monty after Barbara rejects his gift, encouraging him despite her own difficulty in advising him to pursue Barbara. ### [A Friend in Need](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xiii-a-friend-in-need) Her and Mrs. Gray's entire fortune is held by the Bank of Manhattan Island, motivating Monty to save the bank. ### [XV: The Cut Direct](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xv-the-cut-direct) Monty's confidante and emotional anchor; her visits aid his recovery. ### [XVI: In the Sunny South](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xvi-in-the-sunny-south) Desperate to reconcile Monty and Barbara, she confronts both of them, defending Monty's character while questioning Barbara's motives. ### [XVII: The New Tenderfoot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xvii-the-new-tenderfoot) Remains a loyal friend; Monty turns to her more often and visits her library frequently. ### [XVIII: The Prodigal at Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xviii-the-prodigal-at-sea) Peggy is aboard the Flitter, shares a tender moment with Monty, and gently warns him about the future. ### [XIX: One Hero and Another](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xix-one-hero-and-another) Present on the Flitter; Monty greets her after the rescue, warning her not to get wet. ### [Le Roi s’amuse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xx-le-roi-s-amuse) Protests Monty's spending, is frightened at the carnival and rescued by Monty, then implores him to stop gambling at Monte Carlo. ### [Fairyland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxi-fairyland) Deliberately avoids Monty, leading to a tense confrontation; she is thrown from her horse after a girth breaks. ### [Prince and Peasants](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxii-prince-and-peasants) Walks with Monty during the opera intermission, expresses worry about his future, and helps plan the public performance for the peasants. ### [An Offer of Marriage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxiii-an-offer-of-marriage) Object of the sheik's desire; she rejects his proposal with composure and indignation. ### [The Sheik's Strategy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxiv-the-sheik-s-strategy) Feigns acceptance of the sheik's proposal, later terrified when the abduction occurs, and is kidnapped. ### [The Rescue of Peggy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxv-the-rescue-of-peggy) Abducted by Arab captors, rescued by Brewster and Conroy; struggles to express gratitude. ### [XXVI: Mutiny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxvi-mutiny) Reluctantly joins the conspiracy but feels like a traitor; defends Monty's rights and worries about his opinion of her. ### [XXVII: A Fair Traitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxvii-a-fair-traitor) Defends Monty, grows bitter toward the mutineers, and ultimately rescues him from his stateroom. ### [XXVIII: A Catastrophe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxviii-a-catastrophe) Releases Monty from his cabin, showing compassion; shares a romantic moment with him during the storm. ### [The Prodigal's Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxix-the-prodigal-s-return) Grieving over Monty's situation, her happiness and vivacity puzzle him, but he cherishes hope from her actions during the storm. ### [XXX: The Promise of Thrift](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxx-the-promise-of-thrift) Deeply worried about Monty but agrees to marry him, showing unwavering love and support. ### [XXXI: How the Million Disappeared](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxxi-how-the-million-disappeared) Kissed goodbye by Monty; told to be ready for a drive at 4 o'clock. ### [The Night Before](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxxii-the-night-before) Excited yet worried, she accompanies Monty on his final spree and senses the gravity of the telegram. ### [The Last Word](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-last-word) Marries Monty, supports him despite his apparent poverty, and is overjoyed by the news of the inheritance. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/peggy_gray - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters