The Assistant Chapter 7, Section 1 Summary

  • A boy brings in a handbill announcing the opening of the new grocery and fancy delicatessen with specials and bargains.
  • Morris sees he won't be able to compete.
  • He thinks about Frank. He's sad for him, but is glad to have gotten rid of him, especially for the sake of his wife and daughter.
  • Ida comes in and he tells her he let Frank go. He withholds the why.
  • They argue about the news of the Norwegians.
  • Morris goes to nap in the cold house. He dreams the Norwegians are robbing him and Frank is assaulting him.