The Catcher in the Rye

Catcher in the Rye

Why did Holden cry when Phoebe offered him her Christmas money?

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Holden cried because he knew she loved him and because she wanted to make sure he was coming back..... at this point, I don't think Holden planned on coming back. It seems to me that he is possibly saying goodbye.

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