The Count of Monte Cristo

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"Oh, yes; but only as No. 34."

"Oh, Villefort, Villefort," murmured the count, "this scene must often
have haunted thy sleepless hours!"

"Do you wish to see anything more, sir?" said the concierge.

"Yes, especially if you will show me the poor abbe's room."

"Ah--No. 27."

"Yes; No. 27." repeated the count, who seemed to hear the voice of the
abbe answering him in those very words through the wall when asked his
name.

"Come, sir."