The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Now," said the count, "what will you take--a glass of port, sherry, or
Alicante?"

"Alicante, if you please; it is my favorite wine."

"I have some that is very good. You will take a biscuit with it, will
you not?"

"Yes, I will take a biscuit, as you are so obliging."

Monte Cristo rang; Baptistin appeared. The count advanced to meet him.
"Well?" said he in a low voice. "The young man is here," said the valet
de chambre in the same tone.

"Into what room did you take him?"

"Into the blue drawing-room, according to your excellency's orders."