Ext. A midsummer dawn. Thornfield the grounds

ROCHESTER (CONT'D)

May I?

Blanche lays her gloved hand on Rochester's arm, barely

touching him. They glide away.

Jane Eyre adapted by Moira Buffini March 2008 63.

INT. NIGHT. THORNFIELD - THE HALL.

Adele and Jane sit on the stairs, listening to Blanche and

Rochester sing. Their voices thrill. Jane is trying not to

feel. But when Rochester hits an exceptionally beautiful

note, she involuntarily closes her eyes.

Adele leans into Jane. She is crying.

JANE

What is it, darling?

ADELE

She sing like Maman.

Jane, full of compassion, takes Adele back to her room.

INT. DAY. THORNFIELD - THE SCHOOLROOM.

Mrs Fairfax enters in a great hurry.

MRS FAIRFAX

Tonight. He wants you both in the

drawing room after dinner.

Adele leaps up, delighted. Jane is crestfallen.