Book 3, Chapter 24 Summary

Three days later, Sophie's mother comes to visit. Sophie stands on the porch as Atie and Ifé run to her mother in the yard to hug her. Sophie's mother says when she got the cassette she decided to come help Ifé take care of her funeral affairs, like she had promised, and at the same time visit Sophie. She walks to the porch and kisses Sophie on the cheek. Awkwardly, she examines Brigitte. She tells Sophie she got all the pictures she sent. When Sophie asks why she did not answer, her mother explains that she could not find the words. She tells Sophie Ifé asked her to come and make things right between them. She says Joseph is worried about her.

Book 3, Chapter 24 Analysis

Sophie's mother's visit is not altogether surprising, as Ifé made her quite aware of Sophie's presence...