Come , you must tell me all about yourself . '' Ted told what little he thought there was to tell . Blair Milford listened and nodded , guessing much that Ted did n't tell and , indeed , did n't know himself . Then he made Ted play for him again . `` Amazing ! '' he said softly , under his breath . Finally he took the violin and played himself . Ted and Jimmy listened breathlessly . `` Oh , if I could only play like that ! '' said Ted wistfully . Blair Milford smiled . `` You will play much better some day if you get the proper training , '' he said . `` You have a wonderful talent , my boy , and you should have it cultivated . It will never in the world do to waste such genius . Yes , that is the right word , '' he went on musingly , as if talking to himself , '' ` genius . ' Nature is always taking us by surprise . This child has what I have never had and would make any sacrifice for . And yet in him it may come to naught for lack of opportunity . But it must not , Ted . You must have a musical training . ''
`` I ca n't take lessons , XXXXX that is what you mean , sir , '' said Ted wonderingly .
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