human
I do not ever hope to do much, she admitted rather pathetically;
gpt
I never have taken lessons and maybe never shall. I would not think of asking father to let me go away, and all I can do is to work blindly. I often sit for hours trying to put things I see on canvas, only to fail utterly and begin all over again. I should not mind it if I could see that I made any progress, but I do not. I can't let it alone, though, for the most happy hours I have are when I'm painting.
human
You certainly have perseverance, responded Albert encouragingly,