Soon it was eight and Radley got onstage for the introduction.

"Hello, out there, music lovers! You've probably seen our fliers and posters around town, and no doubt you saw our beautiful billboard out front! Tonight, as every night, we're proud to present the singing sensation Ella Pegasus to entertain you!"

He clapped as everyone else clapped.

"Ella needs no further introduction, right? I'll just bow out so she can come on and start the show!"

He waved and exited stage left.