human
You are fond of Chinese art?
gpt
I am indeed fond of it,
human
I notice you have some pictures painted by the Old Buddha,
gpt
Yes, I have seven pictures from her brush,
human
Do you happen to have any from the brush of the Lady Miao, her painting teacher?
gpt
I am sorry to say I have not, I replied.
human
I have tried repeatedly to secure one, but thus far have failed. I have inquired at all the best stores on Liu Li Chang, the great curio street, but they have none, and cannot tell me where I can find one.
gpt
No, you cannot get them in the stores; she does not paint for the trade,
human
I am sorry, I continued,
gpt
Oh, yes, she paints very well, he went on in a careless way.
human
She lives over near our palace. We have a good many of her paintings. They are very easily gotten.
gpt
It may be easy for you to get them, I replied,
human
If you want some, he volunteered,
gpt
I'll get some for you.
human
That would be very kind of you, I answered,
gpt
Oh, I would just steal a few and bring them over to you.