John:

I think you are making a mountain out of a molehill. I sure don't know what the hell you wrote this stupid letter for. It's not true I want to humiliate you. I just don't want to be tied down. I want to be free, but I still want to date you. Why does a girl have to date only one boy? I just don't understand. When I said I like you I mean as something special. I'm not madly in love with you nor anyone else. I said I was thinking about asking Phil to the party. I haven't even made up my mind. I don't think I'll even go! Your very best friends, my eye. They sound like they want us to break up. I'm not going to Lazarus to pick out shirts or anything if you think we're going to break up so soon. In other words you think I'm playing you for a sucker. Well, go on and think that for all I care. Everyone else seems to think so too. Don't you think your letter is a little strong? I can do whatever I like & I will with no help from you or your so-called friends.

Jane