Summary of ch. 2 :

“Life is a game, boy. Life is a game that one plays according to the rules.” Holden greets Mr. Spencer and his wife in a manner that suggests he is close to them. He is put off by his teacher’s rather decrepit condition but seems otherwise to respect him. Although Spencer clearly feels affection for Holden, he bluntly reminds the boy that he flunked him, and even forces him to listen to the terrible essay he handed in about the ancient Egyptians. Spencer tries to convince Holden to think about his future. Not wanting to be lectured, Holden interrupts Spencer and leaves.