By Ourselves is a comedic play written by Ludwig Fulda and published in 1912 as part of Poet Lore Volume 23, Number 1. The play is set in a living room and follows the interactions between a married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Krause, and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Ehrlich. The Krauses are excited to have the Ehrlichs over for dinner, but as the night progresses, tensions rise and the couples begin to argue. The play explores themes of marriage, communication,...