Partition walls

I don't like offices with partition walls - you can't have a private conversation for fear that someone on either side is listening in. Earlier this morning, it was my turn to listen in on a "conversation" - make that screaming row - that was unfolding in the office beside me. The two combatants were Louise (my secretary) and one of the partners whom she also works for. Louise had been falsely accused of something and was giving every bit as good as she was getting. Went on for nearly ten minutes - if only I'd had a glass to put against the wall! Louise went to the Managing Partner to complain immediately afterwards, fair play to her. I brought her in to my office just now and told her I'd have a word with him as well, if she wants. After all, I'm leaving at the end of October and so won't have to hold back!