Proper noun
Sharpless
A surname.
After a short while, Sharpless pleads with Pinkerton not to be cruel, and he leaves with the Commissioner and the Registrar. Source: Internet
As she turns and sees that it is Sharpless who has spoken, she exclaims in happiness, "My very dear Consul. Source: Internet
Butterfly tells Pinkerton and Sharpless that her family is from Nagasaki and was once very wealthy. Source: Internet
Goro re-enters to tell Pinkerton and Sharpless that Butterfly's friends are coming. Source: Internet
Goro whispers that Pinkerton's ship is expected to arrive soon, and Sharpless explains that Pinkerton is too embarrassed to meet Butterfly and has asked Sharpless to handle it. Source: Internet
He admits that he is a coward and cannot face her, leaving Suzuki, Sharpless and Kate to break the news to Butterfly. Source: Internet