Ext. A midsummer dawn. Thornfield the grounds

INT. DUSK. GATESHEAD - THE FIRESIDE.

At the sound of the scream, Mrs Reed, slumbering, almost

jumps out of her skin.

INT. DUSK. GATESHEAD - THE KITCHEN.

Miss Abbott almost drops the tea tray she is carrying.

INT. DUSK. GATESHEAD - A CORRIDOR.

Jane is banging on the door, screaming, hysterical with

terror. Bessie rushes to the door and unlocks it. Jane

flies into her arms.

BESSIE

Miss Eyre what is it?

JANE

Bessie!

BESSIE

Have you seen something?

JANE

There was a light.

We see Bessie's own fear as she glances into the dark room.

Mrs Reed is storming towards them, furious.

MRS REED

Bessie, I gave orders that she

was to be left in the red room

until I came.

Jane Eyre adapted by Moira Buffini March 2008 10.

BESSIE

But she screamed so loud ma'am.

MRS REED

It is play-acting. Let her go. I

know your tricks Jane Eyre and I

abhor such artifice. Loose

Bessie's hands, child.

Mrs Reed prises Jane away from Bessie as she speaks.