♪ 7 { written; backdated to late afternoon }
I wish to apologize for what happened after my performance. I never meant to do you any harm. I was only curious. I know that is not good excuse for invading your privacy.
[This part is hastily written as if she put it down before she could talk herself out of it.]
It was just more than an invasion of privacy, wasn’t it? You were so angry at me only it wasn’t really anger. You were scared I would fear you, perhaps even hate you, because of the way you look.
[You can tell from the ink there is a definite pause before she resumes writing again.]
You have watched over me since I came to live here. I could never hate you for such shallow reasons. Have I done something to make you believe I had such little faith? If so, I apologize for that too. You are my teacher, my constant companion. I hope you can forgive me for doing anything to threaten that bond. Please rest easy knowing that what I saw does not change anything between us. I do not think less of you. I have a hard time picturing myself ever doing so.
Before I finish this letter I would like to warn you ahead of time I will not be in this evening. A friend of mine on the community was nearly killed by a friend of his father. He seemed to dismiss the situation quickly but, that must have hurt him a great deal. I am having dinner with him tonight to discuss it. I would like to speak to you in person as soon as possible however. I sincerely hope you will see me soon so we can discuss this further.
Christine Daaé
[This part is hastily written as if she put it down before she could talk herself out of it.]
It was just more than an invasion of privacy, wasn’t it? You were so angry at me only it wasn’t really anger. You were scared I would fear you, perhaps even hate you, because of the way you look.
[You can tell from the ink there is a definite pause before she resumes writing again.]
You have watched over me since I came to live here. I could never hate you for such shallow reasons. Have I done something to make you believe I had such little faith? If so, I apologize for that too. You are my teacher, my constant companion. I hope you can forgive me for doing anything to threaten that bond. Please rest easy knowing that what I saw does not change anything between us. I do not think less of you. I have a hard time picturing myself ever doing so.
Before I finish this letter I would like to warn you ahead of time I will not be in this evening. A friend of mine on the community was nearly killed by a friend of his father. He seemed to dismiss the situation quickly but, that must have hurt him a great deal. I am having dinner with him tonight to discuss it. I would like to speak to you in person as soon as possible however. I sincerely hope you will see me soon so we can discuss this further.
Christine Daaé