"That gentleman is employed to copy in the National Gallery."
"Oh! by the State?"
"No, sir, not by the State, but he has permission to copy in the
National Gallery."
"A special permission granted to him by the State?"
"No, sir, but he has permission to copy in the National Gallery." "In fact, just as every one else has. I am really very much obliged, but I must be getting along."
"Sir, won't you put down your name for a ten-guinea proof signed by the artist?"
"I'm very sorry, but I really do not see my way to taking a ten-guinea subscription."
"Then, perhaps, you will take one at five—the same without the signature?"
"I really cannot."
"You can have a numbered proof for £2, 10s."