human
Art and the world!
gpt
Well, but, Max, don't you represent the world in connection with the art of music?
human
I! Do I?
gpt
I should think so, _mon cher_. I don't believe either you or I have a right to talk!
human
Claude Heath has gone to Algiers to compose an opera.
gpt
Oh, all this opera madness is owing to the success of Jacques!
human
Of course. I know that. But another Jacques might spring up, I suppose. Henriette wouldn't like that.
gpt
Like it! exclaimed Max Elliot, twisting his thick lips.
human
She wants a clear field for the next big event. And I must say she deserves it.
gpt
Just what I think. Well, you'll come to Algiers and hear how the new opera's getting on?
human
Yes, I'll come. But it must be only for ten days. I've got such a lot of work on hand!
gpt
Perhaps I'll ask Ferdinand to come, too. Or--
human
Shall I ask Henriette and Jacques to come with us? They don't go to New York this year.