The Count of Monte Cristo

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"I see that you participate in a prevalent error," said Madame Danglars.
"What is it?" said Monte Cristo.

"That M. Danglars speculates, whereas he never does."

"Truly, madame, I recollect M. Debray told me--apropos, what is become
of him? I have seen nothing of him the last three or four days."

"Nor I," said Madame Danglars; "but you began a sentence, sir, and did
not finish."

"Which?"

"M. Debray had told you"--

"Ah, yes; he told me it was you who sacrificed to the demon of
speculation."