human
Why do you want me to encourage you? she asked.
gpt
I know nothing about Art. Can't you encourage yourself, Arnold?
human
Iris, I must tell you something more about myself. Will you listen for a moment? Well, I am the son of a clergyman who now holds a colonial appointment. I have got the usual number of brothers and sisters, who are doing the usual things. I will not bore you with details about them.
gpt
No, said Iris,
human
I am the adopted son, or ward, or whatever you please, of a certain cousin. She is a single lady with a great income, which she promises to bequeath to me in the future. In the meantime, I am to have whatever I want. Do you understand the position, Iris?
gpt
Yes, I think so. It is interesting, because it shows why you will never be a great artist. But it is very sad.
human
A man may rise above his conditions, Iris,
gpt
No, she went on;
human
I will pretend to be poor--indeed, I am poor. I have nothing. If it were not for my cousin, I could not even profess to follow Art.
gpt
What a pity, she said,
human
But he gave up all his wealth and has been happy, and a philosopher, ever since.
gpt
I can't give up my wealth, Iris, because I haven't got any--I owe my cousin everything. But for her, I should never even have known you.
human
White moves first, to mate in three, four, or five moves,