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THE COUNT OF MONTE-CRISTO.
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"Maximilian has just returned, has he not, madame?" asked the count.

"Yes, I think I saw him pass; but pray call Emmanuel."

"Excuse me, madame, but I must go up to Maximilian's room, this

Julie and Penelon.

instant," replied Monte-Cristo, "I have something of the greatest importance to tell him."

"Go, then," she said, with a charming smile, which accompanied him until ho had disappeared.