The Count of Monte Cristo

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Villefort; "M. d'Epinay was quite a child when his father died, he knows
very little of M. Noirtier, and will meet him, if not with pleasure, at
least with indifference."

"Is it a suitable match?"

"In every respect."

"And the young man?"

"Is regarded with universal esteem."

"You approve of him?"

"He is one of the most well-bred young men I know." During the whole
of this conversation Valentine had remained silent. "Well, sir," said
Madame de Saint-Meran, after a few minutes' reflection, "I must hasten