Yes, said the manager. Box Number 5 is always empty. People do not like Box Number 5. They say, "Box Number 5 is unlucky. That is the Phantom's Box. The phantom watches all the performances from box Number 5." Well, I don't believe that! I have never seen the Phantom! But Carlotta has seen the Phantom, said Philippe. What did she tell you about him? Oh, it was very foolish story, said the manager. She said, "The Phantom has a white face. It is the face of a dead man !" Everybody tells me this foolish me this foolish story! Do you beleive Carlotta's story? asked Philippe.
No, no, I do not believe it, said the manager. But carlotta is very worried. I want to stop these stories. I want Carlotta to sing tonight. The Phantom's Box-Box Number 5 - will not be empty this evening. I have sold four tickets for Box number 5.