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...opera season in Milan. Five years later she became his secretary. Tactful, efficient, she was useful in coping with his famed tantrums, in keeping people out of his way when necessary. But many were not yet ready to take her seriously. It is told how the conductor Antonio Guarnieri once met her on his way to the Maestro's office. Said she: "I am Signorina Colombo. What can I do for you?" Said Maestro Guarnieri curtly: "Run and get me a box of matches...