Holden unexpectedly met an old girlfriend of his brother D.B. who was there with a naval officer. She invited Holden to their table, but Holden, who didn't like her, said he had to "meet someone". He then had no choice but to leave.
The Ernies was created in 1994.
The Ernies ended in 2001.
Holden left Ernie's after Lillian Simmons, a girl he used to date, came over and wanted to dance with him. Feeling uncomfortable and wanting to avoid any conflict, Holden left Ernie's to avoid dancing with her.
After Sunny leaves, Holden begins talking to Allie, his deceased brother.
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Holden gets beaten up by Maurice, the hotel elevator operator, after refusing to pay a prostitute in the bar.
Holden Caulfield doesn't have a good time at Ernie's because he feels alienated and disconnected from the people around him. He is critical of the phoniness he perceives in the other patrons, which amplifies his sense of isolation. Instead of enjoying the music and atmosphere, he is consumed by his disdain for the crowd and his own feelings of loneliness. This combination of factors prevents him from experiencing any genuine enjoyment during the night out.
Holden recalls a memory about Allie writing poems on his baseball glove. This memory triggers a strong emotional response in Holden as he loses his temper and starts yelling and punching the wall.
He leaves all the gear on the train.
Mr. Antolini upsets and scares Holden when he pats him on the head while he is sleeping, as it crosses Holden's personal boundaries and makes him feel uncomfortable. This physical gesture, combined with Mr. Antolini's drunken behavior and his comments about Holden's inability to take advantage of opportunities, leaves Holden feeling vulnerable and distrustful.