The Count of Monte Cristo

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tone and penetrating eye which characterize the man who knows his cause
is good. "Little acquainted as I am with the habits of Parisians, I
should not have thought this the place for such a demand."

"Still, if people will shut themselves up," said Albert, "and cannot
be seen because they are bathing, dining, or asleep, we must avail
ourselves of the opportunity whenever they are to be seen."

"I am not difficult of access, sir; for yesterday, if my memory does not
deceive me, you were at my house."

"Yesterday I was at your house, sir," said the young man; "because then
I knew not who you were." In pronouncing these words Albert had raised
his voice so as to be heard by those in the adjoining boxes and in the
lobby. Thus the attention of many was attracted by this altercation.
"Where are you come from, sir? You do not appear to be in the possession
of your senses."