“To speak to you.”
“I have nothing to say.”
“She did not give anything to Capi, perhaps she would like to give it now.”
“Then it is for Capi to go to her, not for me.”
However, he decided to go, and took the dog with him. I followed them. By now a servant had appeared, carrying a lantern and a rug. He stood beside the lady and the child. Vitalis bowed coldly to her.
“Forgive me for having disturbed you,” she said, “but I wanted to congratulate you.”
Vitalis bowed, without saying a word.
“I am a musician,” continued the lady; “I am telling you this so that you will know how much I appreciate your superb talent.”
Superb talent! My master! The dog trainer! I was amazed.
“An old man like me has no talent,” he replied coldly.