Babbitt · Character

Conrad Lyte

A real estate client and fellow church member of Babbitt.

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Also known as Lyte, Mr. Conrad Lyte, Brother Lyte

First appearance: chapter i

Conrad Lyte shows up with force in Chapter IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Client who profits from Babbitt's negotiation with Purdy over a lot.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Chapter IV
Client who profits from Babbitt's negotiation with Purdy over a lot.
IV
Participates in the eleven-thirty conference with Babbitt and Archibald Purdy.
V
A nervous speculator who relies on Babbitt's advice and profits from the Purdy deal.
Chapter II
Mentioned as a client Babbitt intends to call the next morning.
Chapter XXXI
A client who adds to Babbitt's stress with complaints about neuralgia and garage overcharges.
Chapter II
Visits Babbitt's office to complain about neuralgia and being overcharged by the garage.

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