Jenny.

And I've read his letters, too—because I wanted to know what he was doing. I steamed one open, and he saw it, and he never said a word.

John.

Good heavens, why did you do it?

Jenny.

Because I can't live unless I know the truth. I thought it was Mrs. Murray's handwriting.

John.

Was it from her?

Jenny.

No. It was a receipt from the coal merchant. I could see how he despised me when he looked at the envelope—I didn't stick it down again very well. And I saw him smile when he found it was only a receipt.