The Catcher in the Rye

Why does Holden nearly "drop dead" when he learns that Stradlater is going out witj Jane Gallagher?

Chapter 4-7

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Holden is in love with Jane. She is one of the few people in his life that he considers "real". Holden hates Stradlater. Holden thinks Stradlater is a phony poser who will use Jane for sex.