diff --git a/tools/nfdc/format-helpers.hpp b/tools/nfdc/format-helpers.hpp
index 84efe7b..6629409 100644
--- a/tools/nfdc/format-helpers.hpp
+++ b/tools/nfdc/format-helpers.hpp
@@ -85,6 +85,12 @@
   explicit
   Separator(const std::string& subsequent);
 
+  int
+  getCount() const
+  {
+    return m_count;
+  }
+
 private:
   std::string m_first;
   std::string m_subsequent;