Her Deadly Mischief

Tito Amato has regained his zest for performing and is once again singing lead roles at the Teatro San Marco. On opening night, the famous soprano has the entire audience entranced—except for one box keeping its scarlet curtains stubbornly drawn. Annoyed at being ignored, Tito aims the full force of his golden throat at the fourth-tier box. He is astounded when the curtains part and a woman tumbles over the railing.