Copy the old masters? I should say not. I'm not out to be a camera. It's all I can do to work out my own impressions.
Mr. Wentworth
Oh, I see. But—
Silvia
The tea's ready. Joe, bring up that chair for Mr. Wentworth. Mr. Wentworth, do you take cream and sugar?
Mr. Wentworth If you please. Yes, two lumps. There's nothing like the atmosphere of a studio, is there? I love it. I feel I have missed so much. Still, the instinct for beauty, fragile as it is, does persist.... I was surprised to feel so many of my old emotions awake on coming to Paris. So much that hasn't been real to me for years! I have gained much inspiration for planning my new house.
Silvia
You are building a new house? I have heard father talk about your collection of Japanese prints.
Mr. Wentworth
A really delightful thing, Japanese prints. Yes, I intend building on Long Island. And my new interest in pictures ... I shall have a gallery especially for them.