The Lecomtes
Sophie is happy. He stepmother has remarried in Italy and leaves her with Mrs de Fleurville until further notice. While taking a walk in the woods one day, the little girls and their mothers come across Marie Lecomte who has just been attacked by hooligans. They take care of her and visit her sick mother. Sophie discovers that Marie's father was in the same shipwreck as her and Mrs de Rosbourg learns that he was her husband's first mate. Everybody helps Francoise and Marie Lecomte move into a nice little house. Sophie gives a pretty dress to Marie. Everyone is being very generous ad Sophie is inspired by this.