It turned out that the prima-donna had other visitors: a young lady whom he had never seen before and Mr. Percival Miles.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
At length the prima-donna appeared; and she would have passed Nina without recognition, had not the latter went forward a step, and said, somewhat timidly, "Miss Burgoyne!"
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
No sooner had he begun to talk to Lord Rockminster than the sound of his voice summoned forth from the inner apartment Lady Adela, who, with many expressions of thanks, bade good-night to the prima-donna, and put herself under charge of the young baritone.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black