Hans applauded loudly when the time came for them to take their bows. When the curtain had closed and the house lights come up, he turned to his sister.
"Come, let us go and see if we are allowed backstage. I will introduce you to Benoit..."
He got to his feet and began to usher Gretchen towards the stage door, anxious to speak with the Frenchman and congratulate him on the excellent show.