The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Then," said the young man, with anxiety, "I shall be sure to be placed
in an agreeable position."

"One of the most agreeable possible, my dear sir; he will allow you an
income of 50,000 livres per annum during the whole time of your stay in
Paris."

"Then in that case I shall always choose to remain there."

"You cannot control circumstances, my dear sir; 'man proposes, and God
disposes.'" Andrea sighed. "But," said he, "so long as I do remain in
Paris, and nothing forces me to quit it, do you mean to tell me that I
may rely on receiving the sum you just now mentioned to me?"

"You may."

"Shall I receive it from my father?" asked Andrea, with some uneasiness.