Holden copes with the death of his beloved younger brother, Allie. He punches a garage window and writes a poem about Allie on his baseball mitt.
Why did Allie have to die? How could I possibly move on from his death?
Holden decides to leave Pencey Prep and goes to New York for an early winter break.
Ugh, I can't take this anymore! I'm leaving. SLEEP TIGHT YOU MORONS!
You are failing nearly every single one of your classes! Please, get it together, Holden!
Holden gets himself into a fight with Stratlader about Jane, Holden's love interest.
Stop sleeping with Jane, dude! She's mine and I love her!
On his trip to New York, he meets Ernest's mother on the train trip, and he has a nice conversation with her.
Is that a Pencey sticker on your suitcase? My son, Ernest, goes to Pencey Prep too!
Holden talks to Miss Faith Cavendish using a payphone, asking if they could get cocktails together. He misses the opportunity to get drinks with her on the next day.
Sorry, but I can't meet with you tomorrow. Goodnight!
Holden goes to a club and meets three girls, in which he dances with the blonde one. She ignores him, but he still enjoyed dancing with her.