"And Count Monte-Cristo has disappeared?"
"For the present, yes. Though I am sure that sooner or later he will show up again."
At this moment a loud uproar was heard near the door, and as Beauchamp opened it, a young man was seen who was struggling with the office boy to gain admission.
"What is the meaning of this?" asked Beauchamp, in a tone of surprise, as he opened the door.
"Ah, Beauchamp!" exclaimed the stranger, "I knew you would admit me."
"At present I have not the honor of your acquaintance," replied Beauchamp, bowing.
"Permit me to refresh your memory; I am the man who called you into the court-room during the Benedetto trial. You were at the refreshment counter, and—"
"Ah, now I remember," said Beauchamp, in a friendly tone. "What can I do for you?"
"Pardon me, Monsieur Beauchamp, but I think I can do you a service."