True Love's Reward / A Sequel to Mona

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A Sequel to Mona
Author of Virgie's Inheritance , A True Aristocrat , Trixy , Lost A Pearle , Helen's Victory , etc.
1891
When Mrs. Montague entered her room, an hour after Mona went up stairs, there was a deep frown upon her brow.
She found Mona arrayed in a pretty white wrapper, and sitting before the glowing grate reading a new book, while she waited for her.
What are you sitting up for, and arrayed in that style? she ungraciously demanded.
I thought you would need help in undressing, and I put on this loose wrapper because it was more comfortable than any other dress, Mona answered, as she regarded the lady with some surprise, for she had never before quite so curtly addressed her.
Mrs. Montague did not pursue the subject, and Mona patiently assisted her in taking off her finery, hanging the rich dress carefully over a form, folding her dainty laces, and arranging her jewels in their cases.
Can I do anything more for you? she asked, when this was done.
No.