human
Did you wish to see me on business, Sir? and have you been waiting long?
gpt
The success with which your charming little boy has entertained me has made the time seem very short. I could willingly have waited longer.
human
Could he copy that for me?
gpt
How?--in miniature or life-size?--ivory or canvas?
human
You are, then, a portrait-painter, also?--Ah! to be sure!
gpt
Certainly,--I prefer to make portraits.
human
And in this case I should prefer to have one. Extravagant as the vanity may seem, I am willing to indulge in it, for the sake of being the first, in this land of primitive wants and fierce unrefinements, to take a step in the direction of the Fine Arts,--unless you have had calls upon your pencil already.
gpt
None, Sir.
human
Then to-morrow, if you please,--for I cannot remain longer at present,--we will discuss my whim in detail.
gpt
I shall be at your service, Sir.
human
Good day, Madam! And you, my pretty lad, well met,--what is your name?
gpt
Ferdy, Sir,--Ferdinand Pintal.
human
Camillo Alvarez y Pintal.
gpt
Thanks, then, Ferdy, for the pains you took to entertain me. You must let me improve an acquaintance so pleasantly begun.