# Mr. Daniel Brewster — Indiscretions of Archie character guide > Mr. Daniel Brewster in Indiscretions of Archie by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Daniel Brewster, Mr. Brewster, Brewster, old Brewster **First appearance:** 0002-i-distressing-scene-in-a-hotel ## Snapshot 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. ## Who they are 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. ## Relationships ### [Archie Moffam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/archie_moffam) _family_ 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/lucille_brewster_moffam) _family_ Lucille is Mr. Brewster's daughter, and she often mediates between her father and husband, though she respects her father. ### [Professor Binstead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/professor_binstead) _professional_ Mr. Brewster employs Professor Binstead as a tutor or advisor, with a formal and respectful relationship. ### [Sausage Chappie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/sausage_chappie) _professional_ Mr. Brewster has a professional or business relationship with Sausage Chappie, possibly as a vendor or employee. ### [Connolly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/connolly) _professional_ Connolly is likely a servant or employee of Mr. Brewster, serving him with deference. ### [Archie Moffam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/archie_moffam) _family_ Archie is the son-in-law of Mr. Brewster, who disapproves of him and frequently clashes with him over money and lifestyle. ### [Archie Moffam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/archie_moffam) _family_ 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/lucille_brewster_moffam) _family_ Lucille is Mr. Brewster's daughter, and she often mediates between her father and husband, though she respects her father. ### [Sausage Chappie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/sausage_chappie) _professional_ Mr. Brewster has a professional or business relationship with Sausage Chappie, possibly as a vendor or employee. ### [Connolly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/connolly) _professional_ Connolly is likely a servant or employee of Mr. Brewster, serving him with deference. ### [Professor Binstead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/professor_binstead) _professional_ Mr. Brewster employs Professor Binstead as a tutor or advisor, with a formal and respectful relationship. ### [Professor Binstead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/professor_binstead) _professional_ Mr. Brewster employs Professor Binstead as a tutor or advisor, with a formal and respectful relationship. ## In the story ### [Indiscretions of Archie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/indiscretions-of-archie) Lucille's wealthy father, who disapproves of Archie and his lack of steady income. ### [Distressing Scene in a Hotel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/i-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/iv-work-wanted) Remains consistently unfriendly toward Archie, despite Archie's attempts to reconcile. ### [Mr. Roscoe Sherriff Has an Idea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/vii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/ix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/xi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/xii-bright-eyes-and-a-fly) Proprietor of the Hermitage, mentioned as absent and not missed by Archie. ### [Summer Storms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/xv-summer-storms) Archie has the hideous suits sent to him at the Hotel Cosmopolis as a spiteful gift. ### [Archie Accepts a Situation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/xvi-archie-accepts-a-situation) Reluctantly agrees to Archie's terms after being outmaneuvered in the shop negotiation. ### [XVII: Brother Bill's Romance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/xx-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/xxiv-the-melting-of-mr-connolly) Furious about the strike and the cabaret, but ultimately pleased when Connolly ends the strike. ### [The Wigmore Venus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/xxv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/xxvi-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. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/mr_daniel_brewster - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters