The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Indeed? What do you wish to say about it?"

"I desire that a statement contained in it should be rectified."

"To what do you refer? But pray sit down."

"Thank you," said Albert, with a cold and formal bow.

"Will you now have the kindness to explain the nature of the statement
which has displeased you?"

"An announcement has been made which implicates the honor of a member of
my family."

"What is it?" said Beauchamp, much surprised; "surely you must be
mistaken."