human
I have several pictures of you now, Miss Austin, she said,
gpt
But aren't you going to have one of this last pose? Miss Austin inquired, anxiously.
human
Of course, I know you have company now--
gpt
That doesn't matter. But I have two exposures, by the rosebush, and I think they are both good. I have kept you standing for quite a long time, and I want you to see proofs of these before we try any more.
human
I haven't once known when you were taking me. I can't help feeling that if you just let me know when you were going to take the picture I could be better prepared.
gpt
One can be a bit too much prepared. The best one I ever had made of me was done an instant after I had carelessly taken a seat where the operator requested. I looked up and asked, 'How do you want me to sit?' He answered, 'Just as pleases you. I have already taken the picture.'
human
Dear me! How methods change! Our best photographer here is always so careful about every line of drapery, and just how you hold your chin I don't see how you can just snap a person and be sure of an artistic result.
gpt
You can't. And perhaps you won't like these at all. But I will show you proofs to-morrow. And if they are not right we'll try again, if you are willing.