The Count of Monte Cristo

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and Albert, he did not hear one word of their conversation. As Franz was
about to take leave of M. de Villefort, "When shall I see you again?"
said the latter.

"At what time you please, sir," replied Franz.

"As soon as possible."

"I am at your command, sir; shall we return together?"

"If not unpleasant to you."

"On the contrary, I shall feel much pleasure." Thus, the future father
and son-in-law stepped into the same carriage, and Morrel, seeing
them pass, became uneasy. Villefort and Franz returned to the Faubourg
Saint-Honore. The procureur, without going to see either his wife or
his daughter, went at once to his study, and, offering the young man