The Count of Monte Cristo

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cry, threw herself back in her seat. The sound was heard by the people
about Ali, who instantly opened the box-door. "Why, count," exclaimed
Eugenie, "what has happened to your ward? she seems to have been taken
suddenly ill."

"Very probably," answered the count. "But do not be alarmed on her
account. Haidee's nervous system is delicately organized, and she is
peculiarly susceptible to the odors even of flowers--nay, there are
some which cause her to faint if brought into her presence. However,"
continued Monte Cristo, drawing a small phial from his pocket, "I have
an infallible remedy." So saying, he bowed to the baroness and her
daughter, exchanged a parting shake of the hand with Debray and the
count, and left Madame Danglars' box. Upon his return to Haidee he found
her still very pale. As soon as she saw him she seized his hand; her own
hands were moist and icy cold. "Who was it you were talking with over
there?" she asked.