The Count of Monte Cristo

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have believed that the sentiment had been carried so far. "You too,
then, are unhappy?" she said. "Yes, madame," replied the magistrate.

"Then you pity me!"

"Sincerely, madame."

"And you understand what brings me here?"

"You wish to speak to me about the circumstance which has just
happened?"

"Yes, sir,--a fearful misfortune."

"You mean a mischance."

"A mischance?" repeated the baroness.