The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Indeed?"

"And you know I am to marry Mademoiselle Danglars," said Albert,
laughing.

"You smile."

"Yes."

"Why do you do so?"

"I smile because there appears to me to be about as much inclination for
the consummation of the engagement in question as there is for my own.
But really, my dear count, we are talking as much of women as they do of
us; it is unpardonable." Albert rose.

"Are you going?"