The Count of Monte Cristo

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"The three millions are probably on the road."

"Then I shall really have them?"

"Oh, well," said the count, "I do not think you have yet known the want
of money." Andrea was so surprised that he pondered the matter for a
moment. Then, arousing from his revery,--"Now, sir, I have one request
to make to you, which you will understand, even if it should be
disagreeable to you."

"Proceed," said Monte Cristo.

"I have formed an acquaintance, thanks to my good fortune, with many
noted persons, and have, at least for the moment, a crowd of friends.
But marrying, as I am about to do, before all Paris, I ought to be
supported by an illustrious name, and in the absence of the paternal
hand some powerful one ought to lead me to the altar; now, my father is