"Indeed! Permit me to inquire what relations the young man sustained towards the daughter of the Count of Monte-Cristo."
"She is or rather was betrothed to him."
"My God! Another victim! Does the girl love him?"
"She does, with all her soul!"
"Did he betray her, did he lead her astray?"
"No; his conduct towards her was in all respects that of a man of the strictest honor."
"Heaven be praised for that! Then no damage has been done! Let her forget him!"
"I fear, I know, she cannot!"
"She is young, isn't she?"