human
He is Mr. Thayer's accompanist, that little German who was with him at Mrs. Stanley's.
gpt
Have you heard Thayer yet, Sally?
human
No. I have heard about him till I am weary of his name, though, and such a name! Cotton Mather Thayer!
gpt
Did it ever occur to you the handicap of going through life as Bobby? inquired the owner of that name.
human
It is a handicap; but it is also a distinct advantage. Nobody ever expects me to amount to anything. No matter how much I fizzle, they'll say 'Oh, but it's only Bobby Dane!' Now, Cotton Mather Thayer is bound to fill a niche in the--the--
gpt
Lofty cathedral of fame reared by the ages.
human
Thanks awfully; yes. And then Beatrix will scatter her water-soaked breadcrumbs around him to coax the little sparrows to make their nests in the crown of his hat and get free music lessons for their young in exchange for keeping his head warm.