The Count of Monte Cristo

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dying."

"Alas," said Morrel with a feeling of selfish joy; for he thought this
death would cause the wedding to be postponed indefinitely. "But what
redoubles my sorrow," continued the young girl, as if this feeling was
to receive its immediate punishment, "is that the poor old lady, on
her death-bed, requested that the marriage might take place as soon as
possible; she also, thinking to protect me, was acting against me."

"Hark!" said Morrel. They both listened; steps were distinctly heard in
the corridor and on the stairs.

"It is my father, who has just left his study."

"To accompany the doctor to the door," added Morrel.

"How do you know it is the doctor?" asked Valentine, astonished.