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S - symbol
A symbol in Squeak is a string that serves as
a constant name in Squeak for something that is assigned to it. It differs form
a String in Squeak in that it refers to some object
of which it is the name. To indicate a string is to be understood and parsed
as a symbol it is prefixed with #
#ThisIsASymbol. "Try cmd-p"
#ThisIsAlsoASymbol class. "Try cmd-p"