Scene 3: "Think of Me" and hearing our angel for the first time in the Story

The managers were upset. Meg mentioned somthing about the "Phantom of the Opera"(I, at the time, had no idea what she was talking about.), and Mme. Giry presented the managers with "a message from the Opera Ghost." You know what it said so I shall not waste time.

The managers were in a panic because Carlotta ran out. Mme. Giry recommended me for the part, to which I was slightly flattered and to which Firmin replied, "What, a chorus girl?" I'll show him chorus girl.

They let me sing a part from the aria after Mme. Giry complimented me so delicately. I sang beautifully, not missing a single sharp or flat, and they gave me the part.

After I talked with the new managers(which really made me angry because they just feasted there eyes on all of my body they could see) for a couple of minutes, I went to my dressing room, to wash and dress for that night.

I was nervous, for I had never sang with the opera before. I was shaking. I was shaking as me Angel called on me:

"You sang beautifully me dear. Tonght shall make you famous!" said that melodical voice which I know so well.

"You-you heard me?" I whispered.

"But of course. Who else could have make it possible? Buquet is way too dense and drunk to think of such a plot!"

"So it was you!" I whispered in comprehension, "But why? I know I am not ready; I'm just too scared!"

"Ah, me dear, but you are ready! Being nervous will pass! I have trained you to sing as an angel, and as an angel you shall sing!" He said it with a confident ringing voice.

"Bu-" I tried to inturrupt.

"No 'buts'," he said, "The deed is done, and I have other business to attend to. Do not worry! I will be watching over you at the concert! Au Revoir! Until tonight!

I not have no doubt in me mind that he had stayed and watched me bathe and dress; he may have even stayed with me the whole day!

I took heart when, as I was preparing for the show, I heard, "Do not worry, the Angel is with you!" next to me ear.

I went out on stage and sang beautifully and affortlessly, so as not to let me angel down!

I looked up and saw Raoul watching me enchantedly. He was actually watching my face! He stood up, yelled "Bravo!" and walked out.

Of all the nerve! Well, at least I am not singing for him. I love my angel!

I finished singing to a thunder of applause. I was triumphant tonight! Just me and my angel were triumphant!

I went down to light a candle for my father, to thank him for my angel! As I was lighting the second candle, my angel came to me. He sang, "Bravi, Bravi, Bravissimi," sweetly and softly, echoing in the room.

Then, from atop the staircase leading out of the room, I heard Meg's voice, "Christine, Christine," calling for me. She came down the stairs and she sat beside and asked who had taught me to sing. I told her about my father and the Angel of music. She came near to calling me delusional! We started walking up the stairs and I had decided, since there was no way to convince her, I played along.

"It frightens me," I said in a faintly quavering voice.

"Don't be frightened," she tried to consol me lamely.

We walked up to my dressing room in silence, Meg looking at me worriedly all the while.

"Goodnight, Meg. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Will you be alright by yourself?" she asked me worriedly. (what was I? Two?)

"Yes, I will be okay, I just need some rest."

we said our goodnights and went our separate ways: she to her dormitory, I to my room.

Next scene features 'Little Lotte' and Erik berating Raoul for hitting on Christine!