Ext. A midsummer dawn. Thornfield the grounds

JOHN REED (CONT'D)

That's for the look you had on

your face. You bad animal.

Jane snaps. She throws herself upon him, the rage in her

released; pummelling, scratching, hurting him in any way

she can. She is barely coherent.

JANE

Wicked and cruel - you are a

slaver - a murderer -

JOHN

I shall tell mother -

JANE

I hate you John Reed. I hate you -

Jane Eyre adapted by Moira Buffini March 2008 8.

John is flabbergasted. Like all bullies, he is terrified.

JOHN

Mamma! Mamma! There's a rat! Rat!

Jane bites him. Hard. At that moment, Mrs Reed appears on

the scene. John screams. We see Mrs Reed's shocked face.

She is an overweight woman pushing forty in a bright,

elaborate dress.