Ext. A midsummer dawn. Thornfield the grounds

INT. NIGHT. THORNFIELD - THE LIBRARY.

Jane enters. Rochester is in front of a superb fire - one

foot bandaged and supported on a stool. Pilot is at his

feet - and so is Adele, gazing adoringly at him.

Rochester is looking through Jane's portfolio of sketches

and watercolours. Jane feels utterly exposed - as if her

diary is being read. Mrs Fairfax timidly interrupts.

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MRS FAIRFAX

Here is Miss Eyre, Sir.

ROCHESTER

(Without looking up)

Let her sit.

Jane sits. Rochester continues to study her work.

ROCHESTER (CONT'D)

I have examined Adele and I find

you've taken great pains with

her. She's not bright, she has no

talents - yet in a short time

she's made much improvement.

Adele is gazing at him uncomprehending, her face radiant.