# The Flight of Jones explained — Brewster’s Millions

> Chapter companion for Brewster’s Millions by George Barr McCutcheon.

## What happens

Monty learns from Grant & Ripley that Swearengen Jones has disappeared with all of his inherited fortune, leaving him penniless. Despite the shock, Monty resolves to face his future with courage and marry Peggy as planned.

## Themes in this chapter

### Wealth and Extravagance

Monty's sudden loss of fortune underscores the fleeting nature of wealth and the absurdity of his previous spending spree.

### Identity and Self-Worth

Monty's resolve to prove his grandfather's blood and start anew highlights his struggle to define himself beyond wealth.

## Character check-ins

### Montgomery Brewster

Devastated by the news of Jones's disappearance but resolves to be strong and marry Peggy.

### Grant & Ripley

The lawyers inform Monty of Jones's flight and the loss of his fortune, expressing their support.

### Swearengen Jones

Has disappeared with Monty's fortune, believed to have fled or been murdered by his secretary.

## Key lines

> Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.

Monty felt as if he were in a dream as he hurried through the night to the lawyers' office.

_Sets the surreal tone of the chapter as Monty confronts the crisis._

> I am going to buckle down to the real thing. I am going to prove that my grandfather’s blood is in me. And I shall come out on top.

I will focus on what truly matters and show that I have my grandfather's strength. I will succeed.

_Monty's declaration of resilience after losing his fortune._

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