Uncle Richard
Ha! Very quaint that, Richard, very quaint! I suppose artists are like that.... Richard, I see you do not yet understand. I shall be most happy to provide for you in every way. Yes. I have considered the whole matter carefully, and for some time have only waited an opportunity to explain to you in person. Consider, then, that you shall have an income of your own. You see, Richard?
Richard
No, I don't.
Uncle Richard
Why, it's simple enough!
Richard
Yes, the facts are, but I don't understand—an income, a home. Why, I never dreamed of such a thing!
Uncle Richard
And why not, my boy, why not? We haven't seen enough of each other, Richard. Perhaps I have been at fault there, not to show more clearly the interest I have always taken in you. Yes, indeed, a warm interest, Richard!