The Count of Monte Cristo

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with M. Cavalcanti." Albert retained his calm and indifferent manner; he
might feel perhaps annoyed, but he knew Monte Cristo's eye was on him.
"M. Cavalcanti has a fine tenor voice," said he, "and Mademoiselle
Eugenie a splendid soprano, and then she plays the piano like Thalberg.
The concert must be a delightful one."

"They suit each other remarkably well," said Danglars. Albert appeared
not to notice this remark, which was, however, so rude that Madame
Danglars blushed.

"I, too," said the young man, "am a musician--at least, my masters used
to tell me so; but it is strange that my voice never would suit any
other, and a soprano less than any." Danglars smiled, and seemed to say,
"It is of no consequence." Then, hoping doubtless to effect his
purpose, he said,--"The prince and my daughter were universally admired
yesterday. You were not of the party, M. de Morcerf?"