human
I hoped--I thought if you were going to stay for the extra days I might possibly have the finale of the opera finished. Even when you told me your month meant four weeks I thought I would have a tremendous try to complete it. Well, I have had a tremendous try. But I've failed. I must have two more weeks, I believe, before I conquer the monster.
gpt
That was it!
human
Yes, that was it.
gpt
When you've done the finale, Alston said, with the firmness of one who spoke with permission, even perhaps by special request,
human
Finished? Good Heavens, no!
gpt
Well, but if it's the finale of the whole opera?
human
I've got bits here and there to do, and a lot to re-do.
gpt
I say, old chap, said Alston.
human
You read Balzac, don't you?
gpt
Of course. But what has that to do with the opera?
human
Did you ever read that story of his about a painter who was always striving to attain perfection, could never let a picture alone, was for ever adding new touches, painting details out and other details in? One day he called in his friends to see his masterpiece. When they came they found a mere mess of paint representing nothing.
gpt
Well?
human
You've got a splendid talent. I hope you're going to trust it.