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WeMonte Cristo he walked slowly towards Villefort's; we say slowly, for Morrel had o five hundred steps, but he had hastened to take leave of Monte Cristo because he wished to be alone with his thoughts He knew his ti Noirtier his breakfast, and was sure not to be disturbed in the perforiven hi himself of that per him Uneasy and alrandfather This uneasiness, a almost to frenzy, arose from the report Morcerf's adventure had enerally known No one at Villefort's doubted that a duel would ensue frouessed that Morrel would be Monte Cristo's second, and froreat affection for the count, she feared that he would not content hined to hierly the particulars were asked for, given, and received; and Morrel could read an indescribable joy in the eyes of his beloved, when she knew that the termination of this affair was as happy as it was unexpected

"Now," said Valentine, randfather, while she took her seat on his footstool,--"now let us talk about our own affairs You know, Maxi this house, and taking an apartment away from M de Villefort's"

"Yes," said Maxihly approved"

"Well," said Valentine, "youof it"

"Bravo," said Maxirandpapa gives for leaving this house" Noirtier looked at Valentine to impose silence, but she did not notice him; her looks, her eyes, her smile, were all for Morrel

"Oh, whatever may be M Noirtier's reason," answered Morrel, "I can readily believe it to be a good one"

"An excellent one," said Valentine "He pretends the air of the Faubourg St Honore is not good for me"

"Indeed?" said Morrel; "in that M Noirtier ht; you have not seeht"

"Not very," said Valentine "And grandpapa has becoreatest confidence in hi"