Emma is overcome by the opera from the beginning. She is totally enthralled with the romanticism of the opera. The tale of the lovers drives her to memories of the past and she overcome almost to the point of fainting. When Charles goes to get her a drink, he runs into Leon.
Leon comes and sits with them. Emma is so overcome in his presence that she loses interest in the opera. Leon and Emma convince Charles to leave the show early.....
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