Ext. A midsummer dawn. Thornfield the grounds

JANE

Because of your bride.

ROCHESTER

I have no bride.

JANE

But you will have.

ROCHESTER

Yes, I will.

JANE

Then I must go.

ROCHESTER

You must stay.

JANE

Do you think I could stay to become

nothing to you? Am I an automaton,

a machine without feelings?

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Jane Eyre adapted by Moira Buffini March 2008 82.

JANE (CONT'D)

Do you think that because I am

poor, obscure, plain and little

that I am soulless and heartless?

ROCHESTER

JANE -

JANE

I have as much soul as you and full

as much heart. I'm not speaking to

you through mortal flesh. It's my

spirit that addresses your spirit

as if we'd passed through the grave

and stood at God's feet, equal - as

we are.

Rochester takes Jane in his arms.

ROCHESTER

As we are.

Jane struggles away from him.