The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Now see here, will that be all? Eh? And will you not torment me any
more?"

"Never." Caderousse had become so gloomy that Andrea feared he should be
obliged to notice the change. He redoubled his gayety and carelessness.
"How sprightly you are," said Caderousse; "One would say you were
already in possession of your property."

"No, unfortunately; but when I do obtain it"--

"Well?"

"I shall remember old friends, I can tell you that."

"Yes, since you have such a good memory."

"What do you want? It looks as if you were trying to fleece me?"