# Mr. Benton — Bulldog Drummond character guide

> Mr. Benton in Bulldog Drummond by H. C. McNeile.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-i-in-which-he-takes-tea-at-the-carlton-and-is-surprised

## Who they are

Phyllis's father, a wealthy man targeted by the criminals.

## In the story

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii)

Phyllis's father, who is under Lakington's power and paces his room at night.

### [In Which He Journeys to Godalming and the Game Begins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/ii-in-which-he-journeys-to-godalming-and-the-game-begins)

Phyllis's father, visibly distressed and under the influence of Peterson's gang.

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iii)

Nervous and drinking heavily; offers Drummond a room for the night.

### [In Which He Spends a Quiet Night at the Elms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/iv-in-which-he-spends-a-quiet-night-at-the-elms)

Arrives drunk at Peterson's house, asking about Drummond.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/i)

Drunken father of Phyllis; stumbles into the room demanding to know if Peterson has captured Drummond.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulldog_drummond_se/chapters/i)

Drunken father of Phyllis; staggers in, rambles about consent, and is sent away by Peterson.

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