human
The boy hath talent, replied the Dominie;
gpt
I hear that thou hast the talent for drawing, Jacob,
human
I never had in my life, sir,
gpt
Nay, Jacob; I like modesty but modesty should never lead to a denial of the truth. Remember, Jacob, that thou do not repeat the fault.
human
The boy draweth well,
gpt
Why should he have denied his being able to draw?
human
It was a fault arising from modesty or want of confidence--even a virtue, carried to excess, may lead us into error.
gpt
So you denied drawing,