“ Because the person who is now in the gallery prefers being alone, and never practices in the presence of anyone. ”
Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo (1845). copy citation
| Author | Alexandre Dumas |
|---|---|
| Source | The Count of Monte Cristo |
| Topic | presence practice |
| Date | 1845 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1184/1184-h/1184-h.htm |
Context
““ Excuse me, my lord, ” said the lad; “ but will you have the kindness to wait a moment? ” “ What for, Philip? ” asked Albert, who, being a constant visitor there, did not understand this opposition to his entrance.
Because the person who is now in the gallery prefers being alone, and never practices in the presence of anyone. “ Not even before you, Philip? Then who loads his pistol? ” “ His servant. ” “ A Nubian? ” “ A negro. ” “ It is he, then. ” “ Do you know this gentleman? ” “ Yes, and I am come to look for him; he is a friend of mine. ”” source
Because the person who is now in the gallery prefers being alone, and never practices in the presence of anyone. “ Not even before you, Philip? Then who loads his pistol? ” “ His servant. ” “ A Nubian? ” “ A negro. ” “ It is he, then. ” “ Do you know this gentleman? ” “ Yes, and I am come to look for him; he is a friend of mine. ”” source
