Lucie, Sophie's former maid, comes to visit. Sophie confides in her, telling her things about her mother and her early childhood. Later, she hears Mrs de Fleurville announcing that the girls are going to spend the winter in a Parisian mansion. Sophie runs to her room, sure that she will not be included in this plan. Mrs de Fleurville reassures her. In Paris, Sophie once again meets Jean and Leon. Mrs de Fleurville has spoilt her and a beautiful dress and coat are awaiting her. The coat comes in useful as soon it starts to snow and the children have a snowball fight and go skidding.
Lucie, la bonne que Sophie avait à Réan, est venue lui rendre visite. Sophie se confie à elle arrive à parler de sa mère et de sa petite enfance. En retournant au jardin, elle entend madame de Fleurville annoncer aux petites filles qu'elles vont passer l'hiver dans leur hôtel particulier parisien...
