Perhaps it was because Scarlett had been too brazen, drawing attention in ways that could no longer be ignored. Finally, Madam Larson was stirred to act.

Madam Larson sought out Selena.

At the time, Selena was performing at a supermarket. She wore a cheap evening gown rented from the event company, and her hands, marred by countless small injuries, were patched up with several band-aids as she played the violin.

Who would guess, seeing her like this, ...