Plays by August Strindberg, Second Series: There Are Crimes and Crimes; Miss Julia; The Stronger; Creditors; Pariah (1913)

aSo youare just being friendly with thisa|John? He means nothing to you?a She burst out angrily, aWhat are you saying? You and I arenat engaged or anything! Why canat I talk to other guys?a I was stung. Suddenly, my eagerness was gone, so suddenly that I felt very, very empty inside. Then the pain erupted like fire, and I was in anguish. As anguished as much as I had been excited seconds before. aGood-bye,a I whispered. aWait! I havenat made up my mind yet!a (from Fooled by You)