The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Why, really I know no one," said the major.

"But then you yourself are known to others?"

"Yes, I am known, so that"--

"Proceed, my dear Monsieur Cavalcanti."

"So that you will remit to me these 48,000 francs?"

"Certainly, at your first request." The major's eyes dilated with
pleasing astonishment. "But sit down," said Monte Cristo; "really I
do not know what I have been thinking of--I have positively kept you
standing for the last quarter of an hour."

"Don't mention it." The major drew an arm-chair towards him, and
proceeded to seat himself.