The Count of Monte Cristo

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you have imagined this scene, Chateau-Renaud, when we saw her, at the
most three weeks ago, about to sign that contract?"

"Indeed, no," said Chateau-Renaud--"Did you know her?"

"I spoke to her once or twice at Madame de Morcerf's, among the rest;
she appeared to me charming, though rather melancholy. Where is her
stepmother? Do you know?"

"She is spending the day with the wife of the worthy gentleman who is
receiving us."

"Who is he?"

"Whom do you mean?"

"The gentleman who receives us? Is he a deputy?"