human
But, grandfather, Maisrie Bethune interposed,
gpt
I suppose it would be an expensive volume to bring out?
human
Oh, yes, yes, the old man said—and now he had relinquished that rhapsodical strain, and had assumed his usual dignified, not to say grandiose, demeanour.
gpt
The drawings must be done by the first artists; they must not fall below the poetic pitch of the old ballads and the still older airs. It would be an expensive book to bring out, no doubt; but then it would be a noble undertaking; it would be a sumptuous and valuable work. I should think, now, he went on, reflectively,
human
Five guineas? repeated Vincent.
gpt
Well, sir, if you choose to bring out the book by subscription, I will undertake to get you fifty subscribers for that edition. And then he added recklessly,
human
A hundred—I will assure you a hundred subscribers!
gpt
No, Mr. Harris, said Maisrie, and she addressed herself in a more direct manner than she had ever yet done to the young man.
human
It is not to be thought of. My grandfather has work to do that he must finish before entertaining any other schemes. It would be simply wasting time to begin and arrange about another book.