human
When you write another libretto, why not let me see it?
gpt
You desire to inflict a fourth rejection upon me, madame?
human
If you like, I'll tell you the only thing I desire, she replied, with a sort of brutal frankness well calculated to appeal to his rough character.
gpt
It has nothing to do with you. I haven't your interests at my heart. Why should I bother about them? All I want is to get something fine for my husband when a chance arises. I know what's good better than you do, my friend. You showed me three libretti that didn't do. Show me one that does do, and I'll pay you a price that will astonish you.
human
How much would you pay?
gpt
Show me a fine libretto!
human
Tell me how much you'd pay.
gpt
Five times as much as anyone else offered you. But you would have to prove the offer to my satisfaction.
human
I should want a royalty,
gpt
If I were satisfied I would see that you got it.