Our Friends

Goldfish are unique among fish. They are aware of human beings and recognize them. They know when you should go to bed, and they know who has access to the refrigerator.

Not that they are smarter than other fish; but for two thousand years they have been selected by us for their color —and, incidentally, for their affection. We like goldfish because they like us. Goldfish who don't care about us don't exist.


(The wisteria blossoms are dots—the tip of the brush charged with lake-red and pointed to the center. The fish-tail is painted really fast: three lines, up and down, crossing each other like orchid leaves.)