He has taken endless trouble to have me cleared at once, and I will not disappoint him.

Besides, I have not lost my voice, and might be half ruined by breaking contract so early.

Then, the afternoon papers are full of the whole affair, some right and some wrong, and I am bound to show the Contessina di Lira that this unfortunate accident does not touch my heart, however sorry I may be.

If I did not appear all Rome would say it was because I was heart-broken.

If she does not go to the theatre, she will at least hear of it.