Ext. A midsummer dawn. Thornfield the grounds

ROCHESTER

But you heard a laugh?

JANE

Yes.

ROCHESTER

Have you heard that laugh before?

JANE

There's a woman who sews here;

Grace Poole - She laughs in that

way, I think.

ROCHESTER

Just so. Grace Poole - you have

guessed it. Well, you're no

talking fool; please say nothing

about this.

JANE

BUT -

ROCHESTER

I will account for this state of

affairs. Go back to your room and

say nothing.

JANE

Yes, sir.

(She takes off his coat)

Good-night.

ROCHESTER

Is that how you're going to leave

me?

JANE

You said I should go.

Rochester approaches her.

ROCHESTER

Jane, fire is a horrible death. You

have saved my life. Don't walk past

me as if we were strangers.

JANE

What am I to do then, sir?

ROCHESTER

At least... shake hands.

Rochester holds out his hand. Jane takes it. They shake.

Rochester wraps Jane's hand in both of his.

Jane Eyre adapted by Moira Buffini March 2008 56.

ROCHESTER (CONT'D)

I have a pleasure in owing you my

life.