Charlie Chan at the Opera Page #2

I told this officer that I do not know

your escaped maniac.

Madame meets many people,

but she usually avoids the mad ones.

- Do you suspect anyone?

- No. None in particular.

Naturally, a person in

my position makes many enemies.

They're all people who are jealous of me.

Others even imagine they're in love with me...

...and, of course, resent the fact

that I do not return their regard.

- It's the price of popularity.

- Madame is a great favorite.

But there's no one

you can actually point to?

No. But I am afraid, Mr. Regan.

I demand protection for madame, not only

for herself, but for the sake of her public.

The voice they love

must not be stilled.

- You will give her a guard.

- Just what is your connection with this case, Mr. Barelli?

Enrico is the baritone of my company

and one of my dearest friends.

All right. The opera house

will be searched and men stationed...

...at every entrance and exit during

the entire performance tonight.

Thank you. And of course

Mr. Chan will be there.

Madame's voice like monastery bell...

...when ringing, must attend.

You're so kind.

And now I must hurry.

I have costumes to be fitted.

Come, Enrico.

- See you later, Mr. Chan.

- So happy.

I don't like that guy Barelli.

I think he uses perfume.

Hello? Yes, McGrath?

What? My wife in

Inspector Regan's office?

That's right, Mr. Whitely.

She just left here.

And with Barelli again.

You want me to go to the opera house?

No, it isn't necessary.

I have other ideas.

One dozen American Beauty

Roses to Belvedere Apartments.

Miss Lotus Quong Toy.

That will be three dollars.

Uh, Miss Lotus evidently gilded lily.

Pop, you got here just in time. How

about a little advance on my allowance?

- I'm almost broke.

- Puppy love very expensive pastime.

Ah, gee, Pop,

we're leaving tonight.

And this is just, well, sort of

a farewell present. She's a lovely girl.

Graceful as bamboo shoot,

beautiful as blossom of water lily.

Yeah, that's her!

When did you meet her?

Never. But long time ago use same

description for honorable mother.

Roses and romance like tenor in opera...

...sing most persuasive love song.

You like the opera?

Such beautiful music.

Rigoletto, II Trovatore,

Pagliacci, Cavalleria.!

Pardon, please. Opera season

good for flower business.

Sure. Today stands right there,

Signor Barelli, the great baritone.

He ordered three dozen

of the American Beauties...

...for the signora.

Signora? You mean

Madame Lilli Rochelle?

No, no. He's got wife hisself.

And no one send flowers

for Madame Lilli?

Today, no.

But tomorrow...

...maybe bushels

for her magnificent voice.

When she sings...

Thank you so much.

Please. You send card with flowers?

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