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"Not yet, I think More likely he has been speculating on the Bourse, and has lost money"

"M and Madame de Villefort," cried Baptistin They entered M de Villefort, notwithstanding his self-control, was visibly affected, and when Monte Cristo touched his hand, he felt it tremble "Certainly, women alone kno to dissilars, as s his wife After a short time, the count saw Bertuccio, who, until then, had been occupied on the other side of the house, glide into an adjoining room He went to him "What do you want, M Bertuccio?" said he

"Your excellency has not stated the nuuests"

"Ah, true"

"How many covers?"

"Count for yourself"

"Is every one here, your excellency?"

"Yes"

Bertuccio glanced through the door, which was ajar The count watched him "Good heavens!" he exclaimed

"What is the matter?" said the count

"That woman--that woman!"