The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1510

The crowd was buzzing with excitement, convinced it must be Jamie Noelle.

Only Jamie Noelle could infuse such rich, full-bodied emotion into a performance; only she could master both the rhythm and the power so seamlessly; only she could bring out the majestic grandeur of the piece in its entirety.

Jamie Noelle was here!

She was really here!!

Guests craned their necks towards the stage, peering into the darkness. Though they couldn't see a thing, the melodious and captivating sounds of music had them utterly enthralled.

Some guests couldn't help the acidic sting in their noses as their eyes moistened.

They had loved this piece for years, and now, at long last, they were listening to it live!

What was key, the rich and nuanced emotions woven into the music, conjured up a flood of memories - some joyful, some sorrowful.

Eugene closed his eyes, savoring the beauty and the overwhelming power of the moment.

Ordinarily, he didn't even have the chance to listen to a duet, let alone for the guests in attendance.

As the piece concluded, everyone was still immersed in the impact of the music. It took a moment before a wave of warm applause broke the silence.

The performers had captured both the fiery passion and the piercing clarity of the emotions meant to be conveyed.

Their refinement, scope, pitch, technique - all were laid bare in the execution of the piece.

"That was incredibly moving!"

It was something to relish over and over again.

Only together could they create such a harmonious sound; alone, neither could evoke such rich and full emotions.

Regan, smiling at the crowd, assured them, "She did come."

"Where is she, then?"

"Will there be a chance to meet her?"

"We've got a few questions we'd like to ask her."

Seeing the gathering crowd, Regan said with a beaming smile, "I bet everyone's eager to know who she is. She'll be presenting Mr. Albright with his birthday cake shortly, and then everyone will get to see her."

Many in the crowd anticipated that this Jamie Noelle, capable of such a moving and beautiful performance, must surely be like Regan, a kindly elder.