Ext. A midsummer dawn. Thornfield the grounds

INT. DAY. GATESHEAD - THE WINDOW SEAT.

Jane has her eyes closed. A great Atlantic wave hits the

sash window behind her, drenching it with foam and brine.

Suddenly the curtain is pulled back. John Reed stands in

front of her. Jane shrinks back.

JOHN REED

I have been looking for you these

last ten minutes.

JANE

What do you want?

JOHN REED

Say forgive me, Master Reed.

JANE

I have done nothing wrong. Master

Reed.

John grabs the book.

JOHN REED

Who gave you permission to read

my book?

JANE

I wasn't aware it was yours.

JOHN REED

Everything in this house is mine.

You're lucky to live here with

gentleman's children like us.

Your father had nothing. You

should go and beg.

Jane stares him out. John can sense her contempt. He belts

her with the book. Jane hits her head on the window clasp,

drawing blood. She is shocked.