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Rh "Very probably!" answered the count. "But do not be alarmed on her account! Haydée's nervous system is delicately organized, and she is peculiarly susceptible of odors—nay, there are some which cause herto faint if brought into her presence. However," continued Monte-Cristo, drawing a small phial from his pocket, "I have a remedy."

So saying, he bowed to the baroness and her daughter, exchanged a parting shake of the hand with Debray and the count, and quitted for the box. Upon his return to Haydée, he found her extremely pale. Directly she saw him she seized his hand, while the icy coldness of her own made Monte-Cristo start.