She lives at 'The Golden Star.' I
was weak enough to send Harris in last night to learn." Zoe smiled.
He hailed a conveyance; and they started at once for "The Golden Star."
"Zoe," said Harrington gravely, "something tells me I am going to meet my
fate."
"All the better," said Zoe. "I wish you to meet your fate. My love for my
brother is not selfish. I am sure she is a good woman. Perhaps I may find
out something."
"About what?"
"Oh, never mind."
CHAPTER VIII.
ALL this time Ina Klosking was rehearsing at the theater, quite
unconscious of the impending visit. A royal personage had commanded "Il
Barbiere," the part of Rosina to be restored to the original key. It was
written for a contralto, but transposed by the influence of Grisi.
Having no performance that night, they began to rehearse rather later
than usual, and did not leave off till a quarter to four o'clock. Ina,
who suffered a good deal at rehearsals from the inaccuracy and apathy of
the people, went home fagged, and with her throat parched--so does a bad
rehearsal affect all good and earnest artists.
She ordered a cutlet, with potato chips, and lay down on the sofa.
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