Holden's conversation on the Train..

Dear Ernest,

                        So, I talked to Rudolf yesterday, and he told me so much stuff about Pencey and you! I really thought his name was something else, but I guess not.  I was very surprised with all the things he told me, actually. You never told me that you were voted class president Ernest! You have to tell me everything about it, and why you wanted to be class president. Oh, and poor, poor Rudolf has a minor brain tumor?! You never told me this sad news, we should do something for him; maybe donate money to help him pay for the expenses of the operation. You know, you and all your “popular” friends could help out too for Rudolf.  He seemed like a nice guy, but something was really weird about the conversation. Ernest, I can’t believe you never told me any of this! There’s so much stuff we have to catch up on, and so much stuff we have to do! Well, hopefully we’ll see each other very soon to get started. Call me sometime so you can tell me everything else I don’t know about Pencey and all your friends!

            Love always,

Mom