Babbitt · Character

Elbert Wing

A young lawyer and friend of Kenneth Escott.

minor

Also known as Wing, El Wing, Elbert

First appearance: chapter i

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In Chapter XIII: Joins Babbitt and others for an evening of drinking after the convention. Later, in Chapter III: Official delegate; walks…

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Chapter XIII
Joins Babbitt and others for an evening of drinking after the convention.
Chapter III
Official delegate; walks with Babbitt and shares a story about a real estate promotion.
IX
Joins Babbitt and Rogers in their hotel room for an evening of drinking and storytelling.
Chapter X
Admires W. A. Rogers's mockery of the Italian waiter.
XI
One of the few from Zenith who knows about Babbitt's excursion.

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