The Catcher in the Rye

Why do you think Holden doesn't go down to say hi to Jane?

chapters 4-5

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I think Holden is worried about intimacy, he doesn't know how to handle it. At the same time he can't stomach Jane seeing anyone else, especially Stradlater.

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