Chapter 21 Summary

Holden returns home and finds Phoebe sleeping in D.B.'s room. She likes to sleep there when he is in Hollywood because it is the largest room in the house. Before waking her up, Holden reads through her school notebook and is amused by her notes. Finally, he wakes her up. She is thrilled to see him and immediately starts telling him about her school play and a movie she saw earlier in the day. She also tells Holden that their parents went to a party in Connecticut and will not be home until very late. She asks Holden why he is home from school so early. At first, he denies he was kicked out of school, but Phoebe is smart and guesses the truth. She becomes very upset with him. Holden tells her that he is going to get a job...