Re: BANANAFISH digest 41
Tim O'Connor (tim@roughdraft.org)
Thu, 17 Jul 1997 00:25:23 -0500
>i can't remember the exact ending of rhtrbc, but my memory of the old man
>is that of an absolutely delightful character in an absolutely dreary
>situation. yet another example of buddy being saved by an unrelated
>character (esme). if i ever have to go to another family reunion, i hope
>to be so lucky as to escape the insanity by finding a tiny little fellow
>who, even in his top hat, doesn't reach the roof of the car.
I have ALWAYS attended events (invariably in an ill-fitting suit) looking
for a version of this little man, with whom I've always imagined I could
find a corner of the room, where we could sit away from the hubbub and
watch the goings-on. I'm sorry to say that I'm still looking. But if we
find each other, I will announce it with joy, far and wide! The little man
is easily one of Salinger's most gently loveable characters!
--tim o'connor