Ext. A midsummer dawn. Thornfield the grounds

JANE

You're not working at present?

DIANA

We came home only for our

father's funeral.

MARY

He died three weeks ago.

JANE

I am very sorry to hear it.

St John has no patience with the change of subject.

ST JOHN

Why did you leave your place of

employment?

Jane sinks back in the pillows.

JANE

I... It was a catastrophe.

ST JOHN

What did you do?

JANE

I am free from any blame, sir. I

was happy.

Jane is deeply distressed.

DIANA

That's enough for now, St John.

MARY

You must rest, Miss Elliott.

The name sounds strange to Jane.

ST JOHN

Why did you start?

JANE

Because that is not my name.

Jane Eyre adapted by Moira Buffini March 2008 18.

DIANA

You haven't given us your real

name?

Jane shakes her head.