The Count of Monte Cristo

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hand.

"I swear to you, on my honor," said he, "to await your decision
respecting the course I am to pursue with M. d'Epinay."

"That is right," said the old man.

"Now," said Morrel, "do you wish me to retire?"

"Yes."

"Without seeing Mademoiselle Valentine?"

"Yes."

Morrel made a sign that he was ready to obey. "But," said he, "first
allow me to embrace you as your daughter did just now." Noirtier's