The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Yes, you will receive it from your father personally, but Lord Wilmore
will be the security for the money. He has, at the request of your
father, opened an account of 6,000. francs a month at M. Danglars',
which is one of the safest banks in Paris."

"And does my father mean to remain long in Paris?" asked Andrea.

"Only a few days," replied Monte Cristo. "His service does not allow him
to absent himself more than two or three weeks together."

"Ah, my dear father!" exclaimed Andrea, evidently charmed with the idea
of his speedy departure.

"Therefore," said Monte Cristo feigning to mistake his
meaning--"therefore I will not, for another instant, retard the pleasure
of your meeting. Are you prepared to embrace your worthy father?"