So we run after then, as we generally
do; instead of making them run after us" ("as I do," he added to
himself). "But, Count! If you like our American dishes, why not get
this man of yours to learn a few from the Duchess? I know she would
gladly teach him; she is not jealous of her knowledge like a
professional chef."
"I would have asked her that favour long ago, if Andrea had been a born
cook, like Keith's men. Unfortunately he is quite different. The
philosopher is represented in his nature, but not the artist. He is
only a devoted Arcadian, overflowing with good intentions."
"And are they of no avail?" queried the bishop.
"I have been told that, in art and literature, they will atone for
deficiency of natural talent. It may be so; some persons, at least,
have been able to cajole their brains into believing this. However that
may be, I do not think the rule can be extended into the domain of
cookery. Good intentions--no. Nobody need attempt such an imposture on
his stomach, an upright and uncompromising organ, which refuses to
listen to nonsense.
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