So surprised is she at the unexpected treatment of her wounds that she keeps very still for it. At his suggestion, she carefully dabs at her face, washing the streaks of red and brown from it till there is only the bruises left. Trying to comprehend what he was telling her.

Not questioning how he knew what he knew, the Opera Ghost knew everything that happened in the Opera house. Box 5 was always reserved for him. Jacqueline had already been warned about going near it, whether the show was going on or not.

"Rigoletto will be the first," she says quietly, watching him bandage her arm. Yes, she had paid close attention to what operas were being rehearsed, even though it was not part of her job. Because secretly she did so love hearing the music.