Don't you want me to see who you're writing to?

Basil.

I haven't the least objection to your knowing all about my correspondence.... And that's fortunate, since you invariably make yourself acquainted with it.

Jenny.

Accuse me of reading your letters now.

Basil.

[With a smile.] You always leave my papers in such disorder after you've been to my desk.

Jenny.

You've got no right to say that.

[Basil pauses and looks at her steadily.