The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Well?"

"I would reform her; it would be rendering a service to her future
son-in-law."

"How would you set about it?"

"Ah, that would be easy enough--I would give her a lesson."

"A lesson?"

"Yes. Your position as secretary to the minister renders your authority
great on the subject of political news; you never open your mouth but
the stockbrokers immediately stenograph your words. Cause her to lose a
hundred thousand francs, and that would teach her prudence."

"I do not understand," stammered Lucien.