The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Do you think so?" asked the baroness.

"I do."

"In that case I will go." And the two carriages passed on towards
their different destinations. Madame Danglars therefore came, not only
beautiful in person, but radiant with splendor; she entered by one door
at the time when Mercedes appeared at the door. The countess took Albert
to meet Madame Danglars. He approached, paid her some well merited
compliments on her toilet, and offered his arm to conduct her to a seat.
Albert looked around him. "You are looking for my daughter?" said the
baroness, smiling.

"I confess it," replied Albert. "Could you have been so cruel as not to
bring her?"

"Calm yourself. She has met Mademoiselle de Villefort, and has taken