The Story Behind the Title

At this point in the novel, I believe I am beginning to get a glimpse in the meaning of the title The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. The first point in the novel that we get a glimpse into the title is when Holden states,  "If a body catch a body coming through the rye" (Salinger, 115). I'm sure that as I continue to read the novel that more of the title will be explained. At this point, I believe that the part of the quote that states "a body catch a body" could symbolize Holden and Allie. I also believe that when it talks about coming through the rye it could symbolize their childhood together. They experienced many adventures during their childhood I would imagine. I am also starting to believe that Allie is the catcher. Considering the fact that he was a catcher for baseball and that he owned the catchers mitt, it can lead us to believe that he is the catcher. But now that he is gone, Holden now owns the catchers mitt. Since Holden owns the mitt now, is the new catcher? After reading this part of the novel, I can not wait to continue the novel and further see what the real meaning is behind the title The Catcher in the Rye.