The Count of Monte Cristo

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father?"

"No."

"Madame de Villefort?"

"No."

"Me?" The former sign was repeated. "Are you displeased with me?" cried
Valentine in astonishment. M. Noirtier again closed his eyes. "And what
have I done, dear grandpapa, that you should be angry with me?" cried
Valentine.

There was no answer, and she continued. "I have not seen you all day.
Has any one been speaking to you against me?"

"Yes," said the old man's look, with eagerness.