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`` I have great admiration for your faith and courage , Miss Sophia , '' he said , `` but are you wise ? '' `` I am fully resolved to sleep in that room to-night , '' said she conclusively . There were occasions when Miss Sophia Gill could put on a manner of majesty , and she did now . It was ten o'clock that night when Sophia Gill entered the southwest chamber . She had told her sister what she intended doing and had been proof against her tearful entreaties . Amanda was charged not to tell the young girl , Flora . `` There is no use in frightening that child over nothing , '' said Sophia .