Chapters 28-29-Epilogue Summary

On the night of the final ball, Mandy presents Ella with a pretty tiara and necklace that she bought at the market, so that they will not disappear at midnight. When Ella shows up at the ball, the prince is waiting for her. They dance, and also stroll around talking. The prince does not ask why she wears the mask, because he assumes she has some deformity. Char confides in Ella that he has decided never to marry. The prince presents "Lela" to his parents, who smile approvingly at their son's choice. They do not comment on the rudeness of "Lela" leaving her mask on in the presence of the King and Queen. Ella and Char go in for another dance, and while they are dancing, Hattie sneaks up behind Ella and snatches off her mask. Ella tries to...