Chapter 10 Summary

Gus Levy is a nice guy, popular among sportsmen, but void of friends at home. Having survived another Christmas with his daughters demanding money and threatening to disavow him if he continues to mistreat their mother--fueled by Mrs. Levy's usual list of their father's injustices and brutalities--Gus is looking forward to escaping to Florida and Arizona. Mrs. Levy has Trixie stretched out on the couch, slathered in facial cream and snapping a stupendous new set of false teeth every time she snarls for silence. Mrs. Levy remarks that Trixie's self-confidence is returning, but she still subconsciously hates Levy Pants. Mrs. Levy knows all about Gloria, the soul of kindness. Gus assures her there is no Gloria, except in Trixie's twilight zone. Mrs. Levy implores Gus to see Lenny's miracle working doctor. Gus suggests the doctor help by buying Levy Pants, which three realtors...