human
And another thing! I've told them all that you're never to be disturbed when you're in your own room, that they're never to come to you with notes, or the post, never to call you to the telephone. I want you to feel that once you are inside your own room you are absolutely safe, that it is sacred ground.
gpt
Thank you, Charmian.
human
What about lunch to-day? Do you eat lunch when you are composing? Do you want something sent up to you?
gpt
Well, I don't know. I don't think I shall want any lunch to-day. You see we've breakfasted late. Don't bother about me.
human
It isn't a bother. You know that, Claudie. But would you like a cup of coffee, tea, anything at one o'clock?
gpt
Oh, I scarcely know. I'll ring if I do.
human
I do long to know what you are going to work on,
gpt
Ever since I first heard your music--you remember, two days after we were engaged--I've longed to be able to do a little something to help you on. You know what I mean. In the woman's way, by acting as a sort of buffer between you and all the small irritations of life. We who can't create can sometimes be of use to those who can. We can keep others from disturbing the mystery. Let me do that. And, in return, let me be in the secret, won't you?
human
You are kind, good. But--but don't make any bother about me in the house. I'd rather you didn't. Let everything just go on naturally. I don't want to be a nuisance.
gpt
You couldn't be. And you will let me?
human
Perhaps--when I know it myself.
gpt
One's got to think, try. One doesn't always know directly what one wishes to do, can do.
human
No, of course not.
gpt
Now I don't exist till you want me to again.