The Count of Monte Cristo

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who is under some obligation to me. But what is the matter, Albert? you
look dull; are you, after all, unconsciously in love with Mademoiselle
Eugenie?"

"I am not aware of it," said Albert, smiling sorrowfully. Beauchamp
turned to look at some paintings. "But," continued Monte Cristo, "you
are not in your usual spirits?"

"I have a dreadful headache," said Albert.

"Well, my dear viscount," said Monte Cristo, "I have an infallible
remedy to propose to you."

"What is that?" asked the young man.

"A change."