Lost in Yonkers Chapter Summary & Analysis - Act 2, Scene 1 Summary

Act 2, Scene 1 Summary

The act opens with another voice-over letter from Eddie explaining that he has been in the hospital for exhaustion. Arty is also sick with a fever, and Grandma Kurnitz is forcing him to drink the hot mustard soup prepared just for him. Jay has taken a phone message from the mysterious men who are looking for Louie, which makes the boys' fascination with Louie even more intriguing.

Jay has not come down into the store to work, and Grandma Kurnitz has come upstairs to get him. Grandma also forces Arty to drink the horrible mustard soup by verbally battling with him. As soon as Grandma leaves the room, Louie enters, telling the boys that he doesn't want any interaction with Grandma Kurnitz.

Louie shares with the boys that he will be leaving tonight in light of the phone message that Jay took and leaves the room to take a shower....
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