Ext. A midsummer dawn. Thornfield the grounds

INT. NIGHT. LOWOOD - MISS TEMPLE'S ROOM.

Jane opens the door. A small bed has been set up at the

foot of Miss Temple's. In it lies Helen Burns. A candle is

set on a table at her side. Jane takes her hand.

JANE

Helen.

HELEN

Is it you, Jane? Have you come to

say goodbye?

JANE

You're cold.

HELEN

I'm very happy. I am going home.

JANE

Back to your father?

HELEN

My father has a new wife. He'll

not miss me much.

JANE

Then where?

HELEN

To my future home, where all is

light. I am going to God.

Jane Eyre adapted by Moira Buffini March 2008 26.

JANE

No...

Jane is devastated. She climbs into bed next to Helen. For

a moment, they hold each other. Jane's tears silently fall.

HELEN

Don't be sad. I will escape great

suffering by dying young.