At the Castle of Rean, Sophie is thrilled to receive the beautiful doll her father has sent her from Paris. While bickering with her beloved cousin, Paul, she decides to leave her doll in the sun to let her get some colour. When Camille and Madeleine arrive for afternoon tea, the wax doll has melted. Luckily, Mrs de Fleurville and Mrs de Rean manage to mend it. Sophie escapes to greedily steal the candied fruits brought by Mrs de Fleurville. She tries to hide the fact that she stole but her mother punishes her for what she has done.
Au château de Réan, Sophie est toute joyeuse de recevoir la magnifique poupée que son père lui a envoyée de Paris. Tout en se chamaillant avec son cousin Paul qu'elle adore, Sophie décide de mettre sa poupée au soleil pour lui faire prendre de belles couleurs...