I should regard
it as quite a favor," the woman concluded, appealingly.
If Mona had been more observing, she might have seen that she was being
closely watched, and that her answer was anxiously awaited. Mona
considered the subject a few moments before replying. Her greatest
objection was leaving Ray for so long--two weeks would seem almost
interminable without seeing him.
But, on the other hand, perhaps while in such close companionship with
Mrs. Montague as there would have to be on such a journey, something
might be dropped about her former life which would enlighten her
regarding what she was so eager to ascertain. It would be a delightful
trip, too, and Mona knew that she should enjoy seeing the country, as she
had never been South.
"When do you start?" she inquired, before committing herself.
"I want to get off in the evening express," Mrs. Montague returned,
watching every expression of the young girl's face.
"In _this_ evening's express?" asked Mona, in surprise.
"Yes. It is short notice, I know," the woman said, smiling; "but I,
myself, only knew of the plan yesterday, and, as you know, I was too busy
to make any arrangements for it. Will you go, Ruth? We have nothing to do
but to pack our trunks.
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