Indiscretions of Archie · Character

Mr. Daniel Brewster

A hotel magnate whose monumental success is matched only by his monumental exasperation with the son-in-law who married his daughter and moved into his building.

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Also known as Daniel Brewster, Mr. Brewster, Brewster, old Brewster

First appearance: Distressing Scene in a Hotel

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Lucille's wealthy father, who disapproves of Archie and his lack of steady income.

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Daniel Brewster owns the Hotel Cosmopolis and a temper that his children describe as more bark than bite, though Archie has yet to confirm the bite is entirely absent. He is a man of order, thrift, and dignity, all three of which Archie violates on a near-daily basis — most memorably by installing a vagrant in his bedroom to rummage through his wardrobe. His running war with Archie is the engine of the novel's comedy, and his grudging, unspoken affection for his family keeps the conflict from ever turning cruel.

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Family
Professional

Character groups

Hotel regulars and family
Protagonist
Eccentric guests and employees
Archie's social circle

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Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Archie Moffam
family · negative
Archie is the son-in-law of Mr. How this plays out →
Lucille Brewster Moffam
family · ambivalent
Professor Binstead
professional · positive
Sausage Chappie
professional · ambivalent
Connolly
professional · positive
Archie Moffam
family · negative
Archie is the son-in-law of Mr. How this plays out →
Archie Moffam
family · negative
Archie is the son-in-law of Mr. How this plays out →
Lucille Brewster Moffam
family · ambivalent
Sausage Chappie
professional · ambivalent
Connolly
professional · positive
Professor Binstead
professional · positive
Professor Binstead
professional · positive

Archie Moffam
Archie is the son-in-law of Mr. Brewster, who disapproves of him and frequently clashes with him over money and lifestyle.
Lucille Brewster Moffam
Lucille is Mr. Brewster's daughter, and she often mediates between her father and husband, though she respects her father.
Professor Binstead
Mr. Brewster employs Professor Binstead as a tutor or advisor, with a formal and respectful relationship.
Sausage Chappie
Mr. Brewster has a professional or business relationship with Sausage Chappie, possibly as a vendor or employee.
Connolly
Connolly is likely a servant or employee of Mr. Brewster, serving him with deference.
Archie Moffam
Archie is the son-in-law of Mr. Brewster, who disapproves of him and frequently clashes with him over money and lifestyle.
Archie Moffam
Archie is the son-in-law of Mr. Brewster, who disapproves of him and frequently clashes with him over money and lifestyle.
Lucille Brewster Moffam
Lucille is Mr. Brewster's daughter, and she often mediates between her father and husband, though she respects her father.
Sausage Chappie
Mr. Brewster has a professional or business relationship with Sausage Chappie, possibly as a vendor or employee.
Connolly
Connolly is likely a servant or employee of Mr. Brewster, serving him with deference.
Professor Binstead
Mr. Brewster employs Professor Binstead as a tutor or advisor, with a formal and respectful relationship.
Professor Binstead
Mr. Brewster employs Professor Binstead as a tutor or advisor, with a formal and respectful relationship.

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Mr. Daniel Brewster appears across 19 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Indiscretions of Archie
Lucille's wealthy father, who disapproves of Archie and his lack of steady income.
Distressing Scene in a Hotel
The proprietor of the Hotel Cosmopolis, who takes personal offense at Archie's complaints and demands he leave.
A Shock for Mr. Brewster
Relaxed and proud of his art collection and new hotel deal, then shocked and distressed by Lucille's telegram announcing her marriage to an Englishman.
III: Mr. Brewster Delivers Sentence
Mr. Brewster is initially charmed by Lucille's description of Archie, but upon seeing him, he is shocked and angry, eventually delivering a harsh sentence of limited support.
IV: Work Wanted
Remains consistently unfriendly toward Archie, despite Archie's attempts to reconcile.
Mr. Roscoe Sherriff Has an Idea
Archie's father-in-law, mentioned as being in a bad mood and unlikely to approve of a snake in the hotel.
VIII: A Disturbed Night for Dear Old Squiffy
Prowls the lobby angrily, confronts Archie about Lord Seacliff's destructive behavior in the grillroom, and blames Archie for the hotel's troubles.
A Letter from Parker
Mr. Brewster is mentioned as having been beaten by Archie at golf and as the former employer of Parker. He is also the father-in-law Archie hopes to impress.
X: Doing Father a Bit of Good
The intended recipient of the china figure, mentioned as the father of Lucille and Bill.
Salvatore Chooses the Wrong Moment
Initially genial, but becomes furious upon learning of the auction price and Parker's theft; fires Salvatore.
XII: Bright Eyes—and a Fly
Proprietor of the Hermitage, mentioned as absent and not missed by Archie.
Summer Storms
Archie has the hideous suits sent to him at the Hotel Cosmopolis as a spiteful gift.
Archie Accepts a Situation
Reluctantly agrees to Archie's terms after being outmaneuvered in the shop negotiation.
XVII: Brother Bill's Romance
Discussed as a difficult father figure who will likely oppose Bill's marriage to a chorus girl.
XVIII: The Sausage Chappie
Furious to find Archie and the Sausage Chappie in his suite, but reluctantly offers the Chappie a waiter position.
The Sausage Chappie Clicks
Enters the grillroom and witnesses the pie-throwing incident; Archie later explains the situation to him.
The Melting of Mr. Connolly
Furious about the strike and the cabaret, but ultimately pleased when Connolly ends the strike.
The Wigmore Venus
Returns to his suite to find Archie hanging the Wigmore Venus; as an art connoisseur, he is horrified but suppresses his feelings for Lucille's sake.
A Tale of a Grandfather
Behaves oddly due to his hatred of the painting; plans to cut it from its frame and claim it was stolen, but is caught by Archie.

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