The Count of Monte Cristo

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"I was going out, sir."

"Then, in order not to hinder you, I will get up with you if you please
in your carriage, and Tom shall follow with my phaeton in tow."

"No," said the count, with an imperceptible smile of contempt, for
he had no wish to be seen in the young man's society,--"no; I prefer
listening to you here, my dear M. Andrea; we can chat better in-doors,
and there is no coachman to overhear our conversation." The count
returned to a small drawing-room on the first floor, sat down, and
crossing his legs motioned to the young man to take a seat also. Andrea
assumed his gayest manner. "You know, my dear count," said he, "the
ceremony is to take place this evening. At nine o'clock the contract is
to be signed at my father-in-law's."

"Ah, indeed?" said Monte Cristo.