The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Oh, that is quite another thing, then. I will go immediately and inform
him of your arrival." And Philip, urged by his own curiosity, entered
the gallery; a second afterwards, Monte Cristo appeared on the
threshold. "I ask your pardon, my dear count," said Albert, "for
following you here, and I must first tell you that it was not the
fault of your servants that I did so; I alone am to blame for the
indiscretion. I went to your house, and they told me you were out, but
that they expected you home at ten o'clock to breakfast. I was walking
about in order to pass away the time till ten o'clock, when I caught
sight of your carriage and horses."

"What you have just said induces me to hope that you intend breakfasting
with me."

"No, thank you, I am thinking of other things besides breakfast
just now; perhaps we may take that meal at a later hour and in worse
company."