# Merton Billings — The Plastic Age character guide

> Merton Billings in The Plastic Age by Percy Marks.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0012-xi

## Who they are

A student with limited narrative presence.

## In the story

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

Passes Hugh on campus and greets him pleasantly.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_plastic_age_se/chapters/vii)

Merton, the fat freshman, is tormented by sophomores for his religious scruples against dancing, causing him great shame and anger.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_plastic_age_se/chapters/xiv)

Mentioned as 'Fat Billings'; Hugh wonders if he is still as fat and pure as ever.

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