THE COUNT OF MONTE-CRISTO.
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"As regards la Marquise Corsinari
""Really," said the major, "difficulties seem to thicken upon us; will she be wanted in any way?"
"No, sir," replied Monte-Cristo; "besides, has she not
""Yes, yes," said the major, "she has
""Paid the last debt of nature?"
"Alas! yes," returned the Italian.
"I knew that," said Monte-Cristo; "she has been dead these ten years."