

Spencer is a well-meaning but long-winded middle-aged man. Holden has been expelled and isn't to return after Christmas break, which begins the following Wednesday. He goes to the home of his History teacher named Mr.

As manager of the fencing team, he loses their equipment on a New York City subway train that morning, resulting in the cancellation of a match. Unfortunately, Holden ends up missing the game. Holden begins his story at Pencey Prep, an exclusive private school (fictional) in Agerstown, Pennsylvania, on the Saturday afternoon of the traditional football game with rival school Saxon Hall. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. 7 Shooters citing the book as an influence.8 Shooters citing the book as an influence.
