Mr. Ferrars was to be her godfather. Mr. Kendal had wished Aunt
Winifred, as Lucy called her, to be the godmother, but Sophy had
begged earnestly for Mrs. Dusautoy, whose kindness had made a great
impression.
There was not much liking between Mrs. Ferrars and Sophy. Perhaps
Sophy had been fretted and angered by her quick, decided ways, and
rather disgusted by the enthusiasm of her brother and sister about
Fairmead; and she was not gratified by hearing that Winifred was to
accompany her husband in order to try the experiment of a short
absence from cares and children.
Albinia, on the contrary, was highly pleased to have Winifred to
nurse, and desirous of showing off Sophy's reformation. Winifred
arrived late in the day, with an invalid look, and a great
inclination to pine for her baby. She was so much tired, that
Albinia took her upstairs very soon, and put her to bed, sitting with
her almost all the evening, hoping that downstairs all was going on
well.
The next morning, too, went off very well. Mr. Ferrars sought a
private talk with his old godchild, and though Sophy scarcely
answered, she liked his kind, frank, affectionate manner, and showed
such feeling as he wished, so that he fully credited all that his
sister thought of her.
Otherwise, Sophy was kept quiet, to gave her strength and collect her
thoughts.
At seven o'clock in the evening, there was not a formidable
congregation.
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