The Count of Monte Cristo

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introduced to me as a marquis, so he ought to be a count; but I do not
think he has much claim to that title."

"Why?" said the banker. "If he is a prince, he is wrong not to maintain
his rank; I do not like any one to deny his origin."

"Oh, you are a thorough democrat," said Monte Cristo, smiling.

"But do you see to what you are exposing yourself?" said the baroness.
"If, perchance, M. de Morcerf came, he would find M. Cavalcanti in that
room, where he, the betrothed of Eugenie, has never been admitted."

"You may well say, perchance," replied the banker; "for he comes so
seldom, it would seem only chance that brings him."

"But should he come and find that young man with your daughter, he might
be displeased."