The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Albert," she asked, "did you notice that?"

"What, mother?"

"That the count has never been willing to partake of food under the roof
of M. de Morcerf."

"Yes; but then he breakfasted with me--indeed, he made his first
appearance in the world on that occasion."

"But your house is not M. de Morcerf's," murmured Mercedes; "and since
he has been here I have watched him."

"Well?"

"Well, he has taken nothing yet."