# Chester Kirby Laylock — Babbitt character guide

> Chester Kirby Laylock in Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Chet Laylock, Laylock, Chet

**First appearance:** 0000-chapter-i

## Who they are

A young real estate salesman in Babbitt's office.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/iii)

The resident salesman at the Glen Oriole development is listed among the staff, noted for his enthusiasm and family.

### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/chapter-iv)

Submits a poetic advertisement for Glen Oriole, which Babbitt dismisses.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/i)

Laylock, the resident salesman at Glen Oriole, reports a sale and submits a poetic advertisement, which Babbitt dismisses.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/babbitt_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as the source of inspiration for Babbitt's advertisement.

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