Jenny.

Where are you going, Basil?

Basil.

To Chancery Lane, to see my agent on business.

Jenny.

[Suspiciously.] On Saturday afternoon? Why, he won't be there.

Basil.

I have an appointment with him.

[Jenny does not answer, but is obviously unconvinced.
John, somewhat embarrassed, exerts
himself to make conversation
.

John.