# L'Ami Fritz — The Chink in the Armour character guide

> L'Ami Fritz in The Chink in the Armour by Marie Belloc Lowndes.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Fritz, Ami Fritz

**First appearance:** 0001-the-chink-in-the-armour

## Who they are

A nickname or reference used in conversation, possibly related to the Wachners.

## Relationships

### [Sylvia Bailey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/sylvia_bailey)

_friendship_

L'Ami Fritz is a jovial, loyal friend to Sylvia, providing comic relief and a sense of safety amidst the darker elements of the story.

### [Monsieur Wachner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/monsieur_wachner)

_rivalry_

L'Ami Fritz and Monsieur Wachner are at odds, with Fritz distrusting Wachner's motives and actively working against his influence.

### [Sylvia Bailey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/sylvia_bailey)

_friendship_

L'Ami Fritz is a jovial, loyal friend to Sylvia, providing comic relief and a sense of safety amidst the darker elements of the story.

### [Sylvia Bailey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/sylvia_bailey)

_friendship_

L'Ami Fritz is a jovial, loyal friend to Sylvia, providing comic relief and a sense of safety amidst the darker elements of the story.

### [Monsieur Wachner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/monsieur_wachner)

_rivalry_

L'Ami Fritz and Monsieur Wachner are at odds, with Fritz distrusting Wachner's motives and actively working against his influence.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/chapters/xii)

L'Ami Fritz watches Anna's winning streak with envy and greed, but is forbidden by Madame Wachner from playing at that table.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/chapters/xx)

Accompanies his wife and Chester, speaks little, and seems preoccupied with gambling thoughts.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/chapters/xxi)

Waits for his visitors in the doorway and chats pleasantly to Chester. He is implied to be unpleasant if Sylvia leaves Lacville.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/chapters/xxii)

Dines with the group, insists on staying at the Casino to try his new system, and loses money, blaming his wife for distracting him.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/chapters/xxv)

Helps gather the pearls and shows a moment of humanity by bringing Sylvia's hat and bag.

## Links

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