Irony

"He's such a fine boy... He ought to stay with his own people. He shouldn't mix in that stuff" (pg 176). Montoya

In chapter 15, Barnes suggests that Montoya not give the letter from the American ambassador to Pedro Romero, agreeing that it is better for him to stay clear of unnecessary drama. The irony of the matter is that Barnes later introduces Romero to Brett, fully knowing that she will corrupt him. There is no argument that Barnes did not know that, because Brett tells him that she can't help herself and has fallen in love with Romero, and then Barnes introduces the two. I don't understand why Barnes would do that after he had that discussion with Montoya. Cohn refers to Barnes as a "pimp," and although that is harsh, it has some truth behind it. Almost every man that meets Brett falls in love with her, and he introduces her to all of his friends anyway. Montoya and Barnes used to have a special relationship, and he ruined it by bringing Romero and Brett together. Who did their relationship benefit? Nobody.