The Count of Monte Cristo

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so that if one of us had the misfortune to lose her treasure, the other
would still have hers left. Now, the portmanteau--let us make haste--the
portmanteau!"

"Stop!" said Louise, going to listen at Madame Danglars' door.

"What do you fear?"

"That we may be discovered."

"The door is locked."

"They may tell us to open it."

"They may if they like, but we will not."

"You are a perfect Amazon, Eugenie!" And the two young girls began