Ext. A midsummer dawn. Thornfield the grounds

BROCKLEHURST (CONT'D)

It is my duty dear children, to

warn you that this girl is not

one of God's own lambs.

We see the look of frustration on Miss Temple's face.

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BROCKLEHURST (CONT'D)

She is a castaway and an alien in

his flock and you must be on your

guard against her. For this

child... is a liar!

He points to a tall stool. Jane stands on it.

BROCKLEHURST (CONT'D)

This is the pedestal of infamy -

and you'll remain upon it all

day. You'll receive no sustenance

and no comfort, for you must

learn how barren is the life of

the sinner. Children, I exhort

you to shun her, exclude her,

shut her out from this day forth.

Withhold the hand of friendship

and deny your love to Jane Eyre,

the liar.

INT. DAY. LOWOOD - THE HALL - LATER.

The hall is empty but for the small figure of Jane, high on

her stool, feeling her isolation like pain. Across the room

is the slightly bigger figure of Helen, hunched, the back

of her dress still open, the skin on her neck raw. The sun

is setting. At last Jane starts to sob.