# Ernest Apfelmus — Elmer Gantry character guide

> Ernest Apfelmus in Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Apfelmus

**First appearance:** 0003-chapter-i

## Who they are

A fellow student at the seminary.

## In the story

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

A steward of Wellspring Church and owner of the Gem of the Ocean Pie and Cake Corporation. Elmer pays court to him and his wife due to his wealth.

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