The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Really, you should relate all this aloud, you would have the greatest
success."

"He served in India, discovered a mine in Thessaly, and comes to Paris
to establish a mineral water-cure at Auteuil."

"Well, I'm sure," said Morcerf, "this is indeed news! Am I allowed to
repeat it?"

"Yes, but cautiously, tell one thing at a time, and do not say I told
you."

"Why so?"

"Because it is a secret just discovered."

"By whom?"