The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Then the postscript is as favorably received by you as the rest of the
letter?"

"Certainly; the Abbe Busoni and myself have a small account open between
us. I do not remember if it is exactly 48,000. francs, which I am still
owing him, but I dare say we shall not dispute the difference. You
attached great importance, then, to this postscript, my dear Monsieur
Cavalcanti?"

"I must explain to you," said the major, "that, fully confiding in the
signature of the Abbe Busoni, I had not provided myself with any other
funds; so that if this resource had failed me, I should have found
myself very unpleasantly situated in Paris."

"Is it possible that a man of your standing should be embarrassed
anywhere?" said Monte Cristo.