# The Last Word explained — Brewster’s Millions

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

## What happens

Monty and Peggy are married in a small ceremony, but their joy is interrupted by the arrival of a letter from Swearengen Jones. The letter reveals that Jones has returned with the full inheritance, having followed the terms of the will, and that Monty is now a multimillionaire. Jones also clears Monty's reputation with the press and offers a wedding gift of the restored fortune. The chapter ends with Monty's redemption and the promise of a new life with Peggy.

## Themes in this chapter

### Wealth and Extravagance

Monty's inheritance of seven million dollars is revealed, restoring his wealth and enabling a lavish future.

### Love and Sacrifice

Peggy marries Monty despite his apparent poverty, demonstrating her love and willingness to sacrifice for him.

### Identity and Self-Worth

Monty resolves to prove himself worthy of Peggy's faith, facing the new day with determination and a sense of purpose.

## Character check-ins

### Montgomery Brewster

Marries Peggy, receives the letter from Swearengen Jones, and learns he has inherited the full fortune.

### Peggy Gray

Marries Monty, supports him despite his apparent poverty, and is overjoyed by the news of the inheritance.

### Swearengen Jones

Returns to New York, delivers the inheritance to Monty, and clears his name with the press.

### Nopper Harrison

Delivers the letter from Swearengen Jones and is warmly welcomed by Monty and the group.

### Joe Bragdon

Attends the wedding and reads Jones's letter aloud to the group.

### Mrs. Dan DeMille

Helps Peggy dress for the wedding and offers advice about beauty sleep.

## Key lines

> The new era had begun, dawning bright and clear to disperse the gloom in his soul.

A fresh start had arrived, bringing hope and clarity to lift Monty's despair.

_Monty's emotional shift from despair to determination as he faces his new life._

> Any man who can spend a million a year and have nothing to show for it, don’t need a recommendation from anybody.

Someone who can waste a million dollars annually without any assets to show for it is in a league of his own.

_Swearengen Jones's ironic praise of Monty's spending ability, highlighting the absurdity of his year._

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