The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Once for all, sir," replied the baroness sharply, "I tell you I will
not hear cash named; it is a style of language I never heard in the
house of my parents or in that of my first husband."

"Oh, I can well believe that, for neither of them was worth a penny."

"The better reason for my not being conversant with the slang of the
bank, which is here dinning in my ears from morning to night; that noise
of jingling crowns, which are constantly being counted and re-counted,
is odious to me. I only know one thing I dislike more, which is the
sound of your voice."

"Really?" said Danglars. "Well, this surprises me, for I thought you
took the liveliest interest in all my affairs!"

"I? What could put such an idea into your head?"