The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Rue de la Fontaine."

"Rue de la Fontaine!" exclaimed Villefort in an agitated tone; "at what
number?"

"No. 28."

"Then," cried Villefort, "was it you who bought M. de Saint-Meran's
house!"

"Did it belong to M. de Saint-Meran?" demanded Monte Cristo.

"Yes," replied Madame de Villefort; "and, would you believe it, count"--

"Believe what?"

"You think this house pretty, do you not?"