Elmer Gantry · Character

Miss Bundle

A spinster in Elmer's first parish.

minor

First appearance: chapter iii

Miss Bundle shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Church secretary and personal secretary to Elmer, described as decayed and plaintive.

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In I: Church secretary and personal secretary to Elmer, described as decayed and plaintive. Later, in Chapter II: A member of the…

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

Elmer’s public vindication through Hettie’s confession and the immediate offers of prestigious positions mark…

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I
Church secretary and personal secretary to Elmer, described as decayed and plaintive.
Chapter II
A member of the congregation who whispers to Elmer about Mr. Apfelmus's wealth.
V
Elmer's plaintive secretary who struggles with typing and addresses.
IV
The secretary, also unable to manage the flood of callers and letter writers.
Chapter XXX
Elmer's dowdy secretary, whom he plans to get rid of after her brother's death.
I
Elmer's dowdy secretary, whose brother recently died; Elmer plans to dismiss her soon.
II
Former church secretary who cried ludicrously when discharged.

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