The Assistant Chapter 4, Section 1 Summary

  • Ida wants to let Frank go once Morris is back on his feet.
  • Morris disagrees. He thinks Frank can still be a help and wants to give him his own room in the place.
  • Ida tries to convince him that Frank means trouble for Helen, but he belittles her fears. If only he knew the truth…
  • Frank likes the idea of living upstairs with Nick and Tessie.
  • The three of them work out living arrangements to their satisfaction. Everyone except Ida is content.
  • She makes Morris promise to send Frank away before the summer.
  • Morris agrees and tells this to Frank.
  • He understands. Uh-huh, sure he does.