The Count of Monte Cristo

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"No, it is for the first expenses of your settling in Paris."

"Ah, how good my dear father is!"

"Silence," said Monte Cristo; "he does not wish you to know that it
comes from him."

"I fully appreciate his delicacy," said Andrea, cramming the notes
hastily into his pocket.

"And now, gentlemen, I wish you good-morning," said Monte Cristo.

"And when shall we have the honor of seeing you again, your excellency?"
asked Cavalcanti.

"Ah," said Andrea, "when may we hope for that pleasure?"