The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Not at all; on the contrary, be seated; but what is the matter
with you? You look careworn; really, you alarm me. Melancholy in a
capitalist, like the appearance of a comet, presages some misfortune to
the world."

"I have been in ill-luck for several days," said Danglars, "and I have
heard nothing but bad news."

"Ah, indeed?" said Monte Cristo. "Have you had another fall at the
Bourse?"

"No; I am safe for a few days at least. I am only annoyed about a
bankrupt of Trieste."

"Really? Does it happen to be Jacopo Manfredi?"

"Exactly so. Imagine a man who has transacted business with me for I