# Sister Bains — Elmer Gantry character guide

> Sister Bains in Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0014-chapter-iii

## Who they are

Lulu Bains's mother.

## In the story

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

Mrs. Bains is described as a 'dumpling' and co-hosts the meal with her husband.

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

Retires with Deacon Bains, mentioned as part of the household.

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