The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Ah," said Madame de Villefort, "why did he not take wine? Lemonade was
a very bad thing for him."

"Grandpapa's bottle of lemonade was standing just by his side; poor
Barrois was very thirsty, and was thankful to drink anything he could
find." Madame de Villefort started. Noirtier looked at her with a glance
of the most profound scrutiny. "He has such a short neck," said she.
"Madame," said Villefort, "I ask where is M. d'Avrigny? In God's name
answer me!"

"He is with Edward, who is not quite well," replied Madame de Villefort,
no longer being able to avoid answering.

Villefort rushed up-stairs to fetch him. "Take this," said Madame de
Villefort, giving her smelling-bottle to Valentine. "They will, no
doubt, bleed him; therefore I will retire, for I cannot endure the sight
of blood;" and she followed her husband up-stairs. Morrel now emerged