The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Is every one here, your excellency?"

"Yes."

Bertuccio glanced through the door, which was ajar. The count watched
him. "Good heavens!" he exclaimed.

"What is the matter?" said the count.

"That woman--that woman!"

"Which?"

"The one with a white dress and so many diamonds--the fair one."

"Madame Danglars?"