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THE COUNT OF MONTE-CRISTO.
"And now, M. le Comte," added he, "allow me to repeat my apologies, and I hope you will not entertain any resentment at what has occurred."
"No, my dear Vampa," replied the count; "besides, you compensate for your mistakes in so gentlemanly a way that one almost feels obliged to you for having committed them."
Albert at the Dancing-Room
"Gentlemen," added the chief, turning toward the young men, "perhaps the offer may not appear very tempting to you; but if you should ever feel inclined to pay me a second visit, wherever I may be, you shall be welcome."
Franz and Albert bowed. The count went out first, then Albert. Franz paused for a moment.
