The Count of Monte Cristo

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"All, sir."

"Have you the keys?"

"They are in the hands of the concierge, who takes care of the house,
but here is the order I have given him to install the count in his new
possessions."

"Very well;" and Monte Cristo made a sign with his hand to the notary,
which said, "I have no further need of you; you may go."

"But," observed the honest notary, "the count is, I think, mistaken; it
is only fifty thousand francs, everything included."

"And your fee?"

"Is included in this sum."