The Count of Monte Cristo

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"The name of the owner of the winning horse?"

"Excessively; only imagine--but do tell me, viscount, whether you really
are acquainted with it or no?"

"I beg your pardon, madame, but you were about to relate some story,
were you not? You said, 'only imagine,'--and then paused. Pray
continue."

"Well, then, listen. You must know I felt so interested in the splendid
roan horse, with his elegant little rider, so tastefully dressed in
a pink satin jacket and cap, that I could not help praying for their
success with as much earnestness as though the half of my fortune were
at stake; and when I saw them outstrip all the others, and come to the
winning-post in such gallant style, I actually clapped my hands with
joy. Imagine my surprise, when, upon returning home, the first object
I met on the staircase was the identical jockey in the pink jacket! I