The Count of Monte Cristo

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"That is it," said the old man's eye. Then he looked anxiously at
Valentine.

"Do you fear he will not understand?"

"Yes."

"Oh, we have so often spoken of you, that he knows exactly how I talk
to you." Then turning to Maximilian, with an adorable smile; although
shaded by sorrow,--"He knows everything I know," said she.

Valentine arose, placed a chair for Morrel, requested Barrois not
to admit any one, and having tenderly embraced her grandfather, and
sorrowfully taken leave of Morrel, she went away. To prove to Noirtier
that he was in Valentine's confidence and knew all their secrets, Morrel
took the dictionary, a pen, and some paper, and placed them all on a
table where there was a light.