The Count of Monte Cristo

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beloved, when she knew that the termination of this affair was as happy
as it was unexpected.

"Now," said Valentine, motioning to Morrel to sit down near her
grandfather, while she took her seat on his footstool,--"now let us talk
about our own affairs. You know, Maximilian, grandpapa once thought
of leaving this house, and taking an apartment away from M. de
Villefort's."

"Yes," said Maximilian, "I recollect the project, of which I highly
approved."

"Well," said Valentine, "you may approve again, for grandpapa is again
thinking of it."

"Bravo," said Maximilian.