human
It is absolutely necessary that you should paint the portrait of Richard Wagner, it is a disgrace to Germany that no artist of worth has yet attempted it. Madame Cosima sends the order to you, and leaves you free to fix your own price.
gpt
I will undertake the work with the greatest pleasure, said Lenbach,
human
That is indeed worthy of you, said I, holding out my hand to him,
gpt
There is another portrait which I should also very much love to do, and it is yours.
human
My portrait! You could find time for that?
gpt
I could do it at once, I beg you to allow me to do it.