The Count of Monte Cristo

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Cavalcanti."

"But what are you up to?"

"Ah, that is my affair. What advantage should I have over you, if
knowing your secret I were to tell you mine?" Danglars bit his lips.
"Then," said he, "you are ready to pay the official visits, which are
absolutely indispensable?"

"Yes," replied Eugenie.

"And to sign the contract in three days?"

"Yes."

"Then, in my turn, I also say, very well!" Danglars pressed his
daughter's hand in his. But, extraordinary to relate, the father did not