THE COUNT OF MONTE-CRISTO.
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"For what reason?"
"Because they would not spend money so guiltily acquired."
"And what are they to live upon?"
"The mother retires into the country, and the son enters the army."
"Well, I must confess, these are scruples."
"I registered their deed of gift yesterday."
"And how much did they possess?"
"Oh! not much! from twelve to thirteen hundred thousand francs. But to return to our millions."
