THE COUNT OF MONTE-CRISTO.
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"And you talked "
"Of the dead."
"Upon my word!" cried Albert, "it must have been very entertaining. All I can say is, if ever I should get such a chance with the fair countess, the living should be my theme."
"And you will probably be wrong"
Countess G
"Meanwhile," said Albert, "are you not going to keep your promise of introducing me?"
"Certainly, directly the curtain falls."
"What a confounded long time this first act lasts!"
"Only listen to that charming finale! How exquisitely Coselli sings the part!"
