The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Really," said the major, "difficulties seem to thicken upon us; will
she be wanted in any way?"

"No, sir," replied Monte Cristo; "besides, has she not"--

"Yes, sir," said the major, "she has"--

"Paid the last debt of nature?"

"Alas, yes," returned the Italian.

"I knew that," said Monte Cristo; "she has been dead these ten years."

"And I am still mourning her loss," exclaimed the major, drawing from
his pocket a checked handkerchief, and alternately wiping first the left
and then the right eye.