The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Baron Danglars."

"One, two, three, four, five," said Monte Cristo; "five millions--why
what a Croesus you are!"

"This is how I transact business," said Danglars.

"It is really wonderful," said the count; "above all, if, as I suppose,
it is payable at sight."

"It is, indeed, said Danglars.

"It is a fine thing to have such credit; really, it is only in France
these things are done. Five millions on five little scraps of paper!--it
must be seen to be believed."

"You do not doubt it?"