Book I, Part II - Desolation in the World: Chapters 96 - 100 Summary

The sonata even draws out the infirm Erhman from the bedroom. All agree that the music is beautiful and regret that they have to prepare for the photo shoot for Mademoiselle. In the photos, the poets act ridiculous and compare themselves to baseball greats Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio, and Lour Gehrig. Later, the poets connect with Ben Fagan whom Kerouac calls the greatest catcher of all time. Fagan is also a friend and former fire lookout.

Cody is at odds with Raphael again. In another attempt to cement their friendship, Kerouac suggests bringing Raphael to Cody's house for the weekend. The offer of booze seals the deal.

The group goes to the Cellar to see Brue Moore play the tenor saxophone. Kerouac is...