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"Penelon," replied Julie, "go and inform M. Emmanuel of this gentleman's visit, and Maximilian will conduct him to the salon."
Then turning to Monte-Cristo,—"I hope you will permit me to leave you for a few minutes," continued she; and without awaiting any
Monte-Cristo and Maximillian Morrel.
reply, disappeared behind a clump of trees, and entered the house by a lateral alley.
"I am sorry to see," observed Monte-Cristo to Morrel, "that I cause no small disturbance in your house."
"Look there," said Maximilian, laughing; "there is her husband changing his jacket for a coat. I assure you, you are well known in the Rue Meslay."
