the thing is, i know this isn't what salinger is about -- copying what his characters do -- and i have even a sneaking suspicion that he would frown on it. but it brings me closer to the books. it's fun. it's human nature, to copy what we love. maybe he wouldn't mind all that much. lagusta oh lagusta, your post was terrific! I had to bring your end back full circle to say this...maybe salinger knew love in some of our finest ways, too, will