James.

I shall say what I choose.

Basil.

And please don't talk so loud. It annoys me.

James.

[Malevolently.] I dare say you'd like to get me out of the way. But I mean to keep my eye on you.

Basil.

[Sharply.] What d'you mean by that?

James.

You know what I mean. Jenny has something to put up with, I lay.