The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Thank you, I understand. But my mother--no, not my mother; I
mistake--my father intends giving a ball."

"A ball at this season?"

"Summer balls are fashionable."

"If they were not, the countess has only to wish it, and they would
become so."

"You are right; You know they are select affairs; those who remain
in Paris in July must be true Parisians. Will you take charge of our
invitation to Messieurs Cavalcanti?"

"When will it take place?"

"On Saturday."