# Reggie van Tuyl — Indiscretions of Archie character guide > Reggie van Tuyl in Indiscretions of Archie by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Reggie, Reginald van Tuyl, van Tuyl, Reginald **First appearance:** 0003-ii-a-shock-for-mr-brewster ## Snapshot Archie's wealthy, well-connected friend whose easy access to society's upper circles makes him an indispensable ally in the most ill-advised schemes. ## Who they are Reggie van Tuyl moves through the novel's social world with the effortless ease of a man who has never had to explain himself to a hotel manager or a suspicious wife. He is the friend Archie calls when a plan requires connections, a sympathetic ear, or simply someone willing to be complicit in something foolish. His presence widens the story's comic field beyond the Brewster family, and his willingness to follow Archie into trouble confirms that the novel's world rewards loyalty over sense. ## Relationships ### [Archie Moffam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/archie_moffam) _friendship_ Archie and Reggie are close friends and frequent companions in social escapades and schemes. ### [Bill Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/bill_brewster) _friendship_ Bill and Reggie are friends and often join Archie in social activities and lighthearted trouble. ### [Lucille Brewster Moffam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/lucille_brewster_moffam) _social_ Lucille and Reggie are acquaintances through Archie, with Reggie being a friend of the family. ### [Archie Moffam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/archie_moffam) _friendship_ Archie and Reggie are close friends and frequent companions in social escapades and schemes. ### [Bill Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/bill_brewster) _friendship_ Bill and Reggie are friends and often join Archie in social activities and lighthearted trouble. ### [Archie Moffam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/archie_moffam) _friendship_ Archie and Reggie are close friends and frequent companions in social escapades and schemes. ### [Bill Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/bill_brewster) _friendship_ Bill and Reggie are friends and often join Archie in social activities and lighthearted trouble. ### [Lucille Brewster Moffam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/lucille_brewster_moffam) _social_ Lucille and Reggie are acquaintances through Archie, with Reggie being a friend of the family. ### [Lucille Brewster Moffam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/lucille_brewster_moffam) _social_ Lucille and Reggie are acquaintances through Archie, with Reggie being a friend of the family. ## In the story ### [Indiscretions of Archie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/indiscretions-of-archie) An artist and friend of Archie, involved in various schemes and artistic endeavors. ### [IV: Work Wanted](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/iv-work-wanted) Mentioned as the friend who introduced Archie to fashionable clubs. ### [A Letter from Parker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/ix-a-letter-from-parker) Reggie enters the grillroom as Archie is waiting for his steak; Archie invites him to join his table for advice on auction sales. ### [X: Doing Father a Bit of Good](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/x-doing-father-a-bit-of-good) Accompanies Archie to the auction, provides drowsy advice on bidding, and introduces Bill Brewster. ### [The Sad Case of Looney Biddle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/xiv-the-sad-case-of-looney-biddle) Reggie loses a bet to Archie on the Giants game and accompanies him to a jeweler's shop. ### [Summer Storms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/xv-summer-storms) Mentioned as the person with whom Archie made the ill-fated bet. ### [XVIII: The Sausage Chappie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/xviii-the-sausage-chappie) Meets Archie on Broadway and is horrified by the Sausage Chappie's mismatched clothing. ### [XIX: Reggie Comes to Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/xix-reggie-comes-to-life) A sentimental bachelor who admires Archie and Lucille's marriage; he is initially shocked when Archie asks him to help a pretty girl get a part in his play, but is relieved when he learns Lucille is behind the request. ### [A Tale of a Grandfather](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/chapters/xxvi-a-tale-of-a-grandfather) Archie consults him about Mr. Brewster's strange behavior; Reggie shares a story about his uncle Edgar who thought he was twins. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters/reggie_van_tuyl - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indiscretions_of_archie_se/characters