[ He makes a quiet tsk'ing noise. ] My father used to say things like that; told me I was silly for liking things. He was an unpleasant man, all business, but he was a great man. [ You can tell he's quite sincere; there's a fondness to his smile and admiration in his eyes. ]

But I'm glad I'm not quite like him. No boy should have to grow into his father, see? Pursuing one's interests is hardly silly. We'll have lunch some afternoon, and you can draw to your heart's content.