The Assistant Chapter 7, Section 5 Summary

  • Frank decides to open the store on Sunday morning.
  • He watches Helen and Ida leave to visit Morris in the hospital.
  • He doesn't show himself, but he doesn't hide either.
  • The next day Ida comes down to put a sign up that the store is closed. She is shocked to see Frank.
  • He explains how he got into the store and that he made them money yesterday.
  • Frank asks after Morris. He has pneumonia.
  • He offers to take care of the store while Morris is out.
  • Ida says that Morris told him to leave.
  • Frank says he'll go when Morris is better.
  • Ida asks him why Morris let him go.
  • Frank lies, saying Morris didn't want him near Helen.
  • He claims he can keep business going even with the Norwegians.
  • She lets him stay, seeing no other option given their needs. Are you thinking what we're thinking? Just get him out already!