"Do you like 'Norma' ?" "Oh yes; one opera is as good as another.

There goes the curtain." The act began, and for some minutes no one in the box spoke.

Presently there was a burst of orchestral music.

Giovanni leaned forward so that his face was close behind Corona.

He could speak without being heard by Astrardente.
"Did you receive my letter ?" he asked.