“I regard them as invaluable.”
“Now,” said Monte Cristo “as to the mother of the young man——”
“As to the mother of the young man——” repeated the Italian, with anxiety.
“As regards the Marchesa 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, sir,” said the major, “she has——”
“Paid the last debt of nature?”
“Alas, yes,” returned the Italian.