P. T. Barnum：Struggles and Triumphs, Additional Excerpt 284

After the engagement with Miss Lind was consummated, she declined several liberal offers to sing in London, but, at my solicitation, gave two concerts in Liverpool, on the eve of her departure for America. My object in making this request was, to add the _éclat_ of that side to the excitement on this side of the Atlantic, which was already nearly up to fever heat.

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