:47:01
Nevertheless
I was determined to help.
:47:04
I gave him some extra sheets
and as he was about leave
:47:07
I called him back:
:47:09
You've forgotten your change.
:47:11
There must be a mistake, he said.
:47:13
Not at all, I answered.
:47:14
You gave me half a crown,
here's sixpence change.
:47:18
Then I realized I had created
a ridiculous situation.
:47:21
To make matters worse
in came Mr. Sardou:
:47:24
Can I be of any assistance?
:47:26
It isn't necessary, I said quickly.
:47:28
The gentleman gave me half a crown
and forgot his change.
:47:31
However,
Mr. Sardou made him take it.
:47:34
But as soon as he left
Mr. Sardou went through the till
:47:38
and finding no half crown there,
became suspicious.
:47:41
The discrepancy was discovered
and I was discharged.
:47:44
What did you do then?
:47:45
I tried to get back to dancing,
then I collapsed with rheumatic fever.
:47:50
Did you ever see
this young composer again?
:47:53
Yes, five months later.
After I came out of the hospital.
:47:57
I saw him from the gallery
of the Albert Hall.
:48:00
His symphony was played there.
It was a great success.
:48:03
Of course you're in love with him.
:48:06
I don't even know him.
:48:07
You will.
Life is a local affair.
:48:11
I can see it happening.
:48:13
You'll be at the height
of your success and he'll call on you,
:48:16
and tell you he met you
at some super party.
:48:19
Won't I recognize him?
:48:21
Oh no. He's grown a beard.
Musicians do.
:48:26
He'll tell you
he's composed a ballet for you.
:48:29
And you'll realize who he is,
you'll tell him who you are
:48:33
and how you met,
and how you waited on him.
:48:36
And gave him extra music sheets.
:48:39
And that night you'll dine together
:48:43
on a balcony
overlooking the Thames.
:48:48
It'll be summer.
:48:50
And you'll be wearing
pink mousseline.
:48:53
And he'll be conscious
of its fragrance.
:48:57
And all London
will be dreamy and beautiful.