"Forgive me!" he said.
Instantly the other's annoyance was dispelled.

"Forgive! Nonsense! Tell me your plans, that's all I want." "My plans are very easy to explain.

I shall rent a studio here in Paris--and there I shall work." "As a student ?" "No, I have had my years of study; I am older than you think." He took no notice of the other's raised eyebrows.

"I want to paint a picture--a great picture.

I am seeking the idea." "Good! Good! Then we'll make that our basis--the search for the idea.
The search for the great idea!" Max thrilled.