The Count of Monte Cristo

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"What; is it news to you? Has not M. Danglars informed you of the
ceremony?"

"Oh, yes," said the count; "I received a letter from him yesterday, but
I do not think the hour was mentioned."

"Possibly my father-in-law trusted to its general notoriety."

"Well," said Monte Cristo, "you are fortunate, M. Cavalcanti; it is a
most suitable alliance you are contracting, and Mademoiselle Danglars is
a handsome girl."

"Yes, indeed she is," replied Cavalcanti, in a very modest tone.

"Above all, she is very rich,--at least, I believe so," said Monte
Cristo.