I told him that I’d flunked out of Pencey. He said I could go over if I felt like it. He was the one that finally picked up that boy, James Castle, who jumped out of the window. Anyway I went back into D.B’s room, Phoebe had the radio on. I asked her to dance. She was a great dancer, not like your usually kid who dances lousy. We danced to a few numbers and then Phoebe heard the front door. I hid in the closet. When mum came in to see her she could smell the smoke, she asked Phoebe about it and she said she’d just tried it because she couldn’t sleep. Mum didn’t mind too much though.
When mum had gone I came back out. I asked Phoebe if she had any dough to lend me, I was getting really low on money. She said I could have her Christmas money, I felt so horrible taking it. After a short argument I took the dough, but I started to cry when I took it, I felt sad as hell all of a sudden, and I couldn’t stop.
I buttoned up my coat and said bye to Phoebe. I gave her my red hunting hat; she likes those crazy sorts of hats. I told her I’d give her a buzz if I got a chance.
It was easier getting in than out. Probably because I didn’t really care much if mum or dad saw me. I really didn’t. I almost wished they did catch me.
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