Ext. A midsummer dawn. Thornfield the grounds

UNDER COOK

She's a good hand, I daresay.

LEAH

Not everyone could do it, that's

for sure, not even for the money.

UNDER COOK

No wonder the master relies on

HER -

Jane Eyre adapted by Moira Buffini March 2008 62.

Leah notices Jane's curious glance. She nudges the under

cook. Jane, picks up the bottles and carries them away. As

she passes she hears:

UNDER COOK (CONT'D)

Doesn't she know?

At that moment, Adele rushes in.

ADELE

They're here! They're here!

Mrs Fairfax tries to get her apron off. She becomes

flustered. Jane helps her.

MRS FAIRFAX

Thank you.

Mrs Fairfax and Adele go. Jane looks out of the window.

Her attention is focussed on two equestrians who lead the

arriving party; Rochester and Blanche, the dark beauty at

his side. She is laughing at something. The sun shines

behind her. Jane is dazzled. She turns away.