I would have to see him.

But how could I manage it after refusing--as I must refuse--to let Raoul go home with me?
Raoul was coming to me after my death scene on the stage.
At the very least, he would expect to put me into my carriage when I left the theatre, even if he went no further.

Yet there would be Godensky, waiting, and Raoul would see him.

What could I do to escape from such an _impasse_?
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