Ext. A midsummer dawn. Thornfield the grounds

BROCKLEHURST (CONT'D)

We shall root out the wickedness

in this small, ungrateful plant.

Mrs Reed smiles sweetly.

MRS REED

And as for its vacations, it must

spend them all at Lowood.

INT. DAY. GATESHEAD - THE ENTRANCE HALL.

Jane is climbing the staircase. John Reed blocks her way.

JOHN

So, Rat, you're being sent away.

It's as I thought; you're not fit

to associate with me.

Jane snaps. She cries out:

JANE

You are not fit to associate with

me!

INT. DAY. GATESHEAD - THE MORNING ROOM.

Mrs Reed is at her desk. Jane appears in front of her.

JANE

You said I was a liar. Well I am

not. If I was, I should say that I

loved you and I don't. I dislike

you the worst of anybody in the

world except John Reed. He is a

liar, not I.

MRS REED

How dare you speak in this manner.

JANE

I'll never call you Aunt again as

long as I live and if anyone asks

how I liked you I'll say that the

very thought of you makes me sick.

Jane Eyre adapted by Moira Buffini March 2008 14.