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Sophia

Mrs. Croft's first name, used by her brother Wentworth.

minor

Also known as Sophy

First appearance: iv

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ACAdmiral CroftAEAnne ElliotCFCaptain Freder…LMLouisa MusgroveSASir Archibald …SOSophia

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