The Evening Standard, London journal, telegraphed to Florence to ask if Mme. Luisa Tetrazzini would sing from London to millions of intuned British radiophiles. The London newspaper also mentioned a few neat words about the remuneration; current rumor said it was the highest fee that she had ever received for a single performance.
Said Mme. Tetrazzini to The Evening Standard, "I shall come, nor shall any obstacle, even the Italian railways, be too great." Forthwith— that is to say, as soon as her trunks had been packed, accommodations reserved, her voice tested, the servants instructed, telegrams despatched, tickets bought and after a...
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