The Enemy, who wears her mother's usual face and confidential tone, has access; doubtless stares into her writing case and listens on the phone.

Summary

This quote suggests that there is someone close to the speaker, possibly their mother, who is regarded as an adversary ("The Enemy"). The enemy knows intimate details about the speaker's life as they have access to personal belongings like their mother's writing case and can eavesdrop on their phone conversations. The quote hints at a sense of betrayal and invasion of privacy, painting a picture of a relationship fraught with tension and mistrust.

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