The Count of Monte Cristo

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which only defend themselves by sighs."

"Yes," said Valentine, "I will now acknowledge you are right,
Maximilian; and now are you satisfied with your betrothal?" said the
young girl sorrowfully.

"My adored Valentine, words cannot express one half of my satisfaction."
Valentine had approached, or rather, had placed her lips so near the
fence, that they nearly touched those of Morrel, which were pressed
against the other side of the cold and inexorable barrier. "Adieu, then,
till we meet again," said Valentine, tearing herself away. "I shall hear
from you?"

"Yes."

"Thanks, thanks, dear love, adieu!" The sound of a kiss was heard, and
Valentine fled through the avenue. Morrel listened to catch the last