Jane Eyre Page #4

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Miss Blanche?

Lord Ingram's daughter.

Prettiest girl in the county.

She is, Miss.

Does the Master like her?

Oh, yes!

He is different

when he is with her.

So merry and lively

you wouldn't know him.

Ah, Leah.

You are a fool.

I'll help you with this sheet.

Hurry.

They'll be coming soon.

James, hurry.

Take them to the dining room.

My corner to your corner.

Ms. Fairfax, have you something

we can keep a frog in?

A what?

A frog.

My dear,

I have no time for frogs.

Mr. Rochester

may be here any minute

and all of Lord Ingrams friends

with him.

He's never done this before.

They'll bring their maids

and theirvalets.

In the past he couldn't wait

to leave Thornfield,

now it seems he's determined to fill

the house with guests.

They are coming!

What?

Mademoiselle,

the beautiful ladies are coming!

Lady Ingram.

And Lady Eshton.

Yes, and Lady Lynn.

And that, of course,

is Miss Blanche.

This way.

Thank you.

Do you think Mr. Rochester is in love

with Miss Ingram?

You shouldn't ask such a question.

Why not?

Because it's none of our affair.

It would be

if they got married.

Adele, stop this conversation.

Go back to your work.

I hope he doesn't marry her.

A maid told Leah she's only

interested in his money.

She said he brought back a fortune

from Jamaica.

Adele!

Miss Eyre!

Mr. Rochester wants you

to bring Adele to the party,

and he wants you to stay

untiI it is her bedtime.

Surely, he doesn't want me to stay?

Oh, yes.

'If she objects, tell her

it is my particular wish.

Those were his very words.

Bonsoir Madames.

Good evening.

What a little puppet!

That must be Mr. Rochester's ward.

The little French girl.

What's your name, child?

Adele, madame.

So pretty, how charming.

Edward, I thought

you were not fond of children.

Nor am I.

What persuaded you to take

charge of this little creature?

Where did you pick her up?

I did not pick her up.

She was left on my hands.

You should send her

to school.

Not sure I could afford it,

schools are so expensive.

You look after her, yourself?

We have a Governess.

A Governess.

Yes, I thought I saw someone

with her just now.

You can tell a Governess

at first glance.

They are plain,

in a very special way.

Aren't they, Mama?

Aren't to what, my darling?

Governesses.

Don't talk to me

about Governesses.

The very word makes me

tremble with rage.

I have suffered a martyrdom

in their incompetence.

What?

Nothing.

I was said something wrong?

She is sitting just

behind you.

Who is?

The Governess.

Never mind.

It may do her

good to hear the truth.

Come along...

time for dancing.

I have been idle long enough.

Bianca, will you do me

the great honour?

I didn't know you were a dancing man.

He only dances

with me.

Who else would I dance with?

Mrs. Bennet, will you play for us?

Jane!

You look pale.

Was my dancing

so clumsy?

No, sir.

Come back to the drawing room,

it is too early to go to bed.

I'm tired, sir.

And a little depressed.

What about?

Tell me!

Nothing, sir. I'm not depressed.

But you are.

A few more words would bring

tears to your eyes.

I see them there now.

Excuse me, sir.

I'm very tired.

Very well.

I'll excuse you tonight,

but while my visitors stay,

I would like you to appear

in the drawing room every

evening.

It is my wish, Jane,

don't ignore it.

May I help you, sir?

I...

I'd like to see Mr. Rochester.

We have a house full of guests.

Mr. Rochester and I, are old...

old friends,

and I am very tired.

I have come a long way to see him.

All the way from Jamaica.

May I have your name, sir?

Mason...

Richard Mason.

Peter.

Take this gentleman

to the tapestry bedroom.

Damn your luck, Dent!

Anything else, sir?

No, thank you.

Jane,

I need your help.

What is it?

Come with me.

You don't turn sick

at the sight of blood?

I don't think so.

Give me your hand.

It won't do to risk

your fainting.

Here, Jane.

There's a sponge

on the washstand.

Try to stop the bleeding.

I'll fetch the doctor.

I won't be long.

I'll give you half an hour

to dress his wound

and get him out.

Why did you come,

why, why on earth?

I thought

I could do some good.

You thought.

You thought!

She said she'd

drain my heart.

Keep him at your house untiI he's

well. I'll come in a day or two.

Have pity on her.

Let her be treated tenderly.

Let her be...

Yes.

I do my best.

And will continue to do so.

It is not her fault.

I knowthat.

If anyones to blame,

it's you.

Go.

Ace of spades.

You have the devil's own luck

Rochester.

You know what they say.

Lucky in cards, unlucky in love.

Penny, off you go

with the other guests.

I'm bored with this game.

Why don't we play

something else?

What would you like to play?

Lord Brancaster has a billiard

table. You shoud buy one.

I adore billiards.

They are rather expensive.

I'm not sure

I could afford one.

Does that person want you?

Is something wrong?

May I speak to you?

What is it?

I received a letter

this morning.

Please sir,

I wan't leave of absence.

Why?

An old lady who is sick.

What old lady?

Her name is Mrs. Reed.

She's my aunt.

I thought you had no relatives.

None that would own me.

She cast me off

when I was a child.

Then why go off to see her?

She's dying.

I can't ignore her dying wish.

You won't be

persuaded to stay?

No, sir.

I will return to Thornfield.

So we must say goodbye.

Yes, sir.

How does one perform that ceremony?

Teach me.

They say farewell.

Or any form they prefer.

Farewell, Miss Eyre.

For the present.

Is that all?

Yes, sir.

Why don't we shake hands?

Remember your promise.

Mr. Rivers?

Miss Eyre is here.

Miss Eyre.

St. John Rivers, Rectorof

Gateshead. How do you do?

Please come in.

Your aunt is most anxious

to see you.

Your family is in trouble.

John Reed, your cousin,

died last month in London.

He died. How?

They say, he ruined his health

with bad company.

It was his deaty that brought on

your aunt's illness.

This is, my sister, Mary.

Mary, I'm taking her to see her aunt.

I should be back presently.

You are like...

Why, you are like...

Jane Eyre.

I am Jane Eyre.

I am very ill.

My mind is much troubled

by two wrongs

I have done you.

One...

was breaking my promise

to my husband...

to bring you up as

one of my own.

The other...

Go to my writing case.

Take out the letter

you find there.

Read the letter.

Madame, will you have the goodness

to send me the address of my niece,

Jane Eyre,

and to tell me how she is.

It is my intention to ask her

to come to me at Madeira.

As I am unmarried

and childless...

I wish to adopt her

during my life...

and bequeath her at my death...

whatever I may

have to leave.

This is dated 3 years ago.

Why did he never write to me?

I wrote to him...

I said I knew

nothing about you.

Now, act as you please.

Write to him...

tell him I lied.

You were born to be

my torment.

I am not vindictive.

Let us be friends.

Love me or hate me as you will.

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