The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Do you see," said Caderousse, "all my happiness is marred by one
thought?"

"What is that?"

"That I am dependent on another, I who have always gained my own
livelihood honestly."

"Do not let that disturb you, I have enough for two."

"No, truly; you may believe me if you will; at the end of every month I
am tormented by remorse."

"Good Caderousse!"

"So much so, that yesterday I would not take the two hundred francs."