Chapter 12: Father and Daughter

⁠​​​‌​​​​‌​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​​​​​‌​‌‌‌⁠The Count of Monte-Cristo was in his study, pacing to and fro; he was plunged in thought, and an expression indicative of deep concern was upon his pale, but resolute countenance. Ever and anon he would pause in front of a small table on which was a telegraphic outfit for the sending and receiving of messages, listening with close attention to the sounds given forth, for, although sound reading wa