The Count of Monte Cristo

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you would not have known me."

"You wrong me, my boy; now I have found you, nothing prevents my being
as well-dressed as any one, knowing, as I do, the goodness of your
heart. If you have two coats you will give me one of them. I used to
divide my soup and beans with you when you were hungry."

"True," said Andrea.

"What an appetite you used to have! Is it as good now?"

"Oh, yes," replied Andrea, laughing.

"How did you come to be dining with that prince whose house you have
just left?"

"He is not a prince; simply a count."