The Count of Monte Cristo

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one, two, or three millions. For example, supposing it were the daughter
of a banker, he might take an interest in the house of the father-in-law
of his son; then again, if he disliked his choice, the major takes the
key, double-locks his coffer, and Master Andrea would be obliged to live
like the sons of a Parisian family, by shuffling cards or rattling the
dice."

"Ah, that boy will find out some Bavarian or Peruvian princess; he will
want a crown and an immense fortune."

"No; these grand lords on the other side of the Alps frequently marry
into plain families; like Jupiter, they like to cross the race. But do
you wish to marry Andrea, my dear M. Danglars, that you are asking so
many questions?"

"Ma foi," said Danglars, "it would not be a bad speculation, I fancy,
and you know I am a speculator."