Ext. A midsummer dawn. Thornfield the grounds

JANE

Teaching Adele.

ROCHESTER

You look pale.

Jane Eyre adapted by Moira Buffini March 2008 67.

JANE

I am well.

ROCHESTER

You're depressed; your eyes are

shining with tears. What's the

meaning of this?

Jane catches sight of Mrs Fairfax, who is watching them

with an expression of unease. Rochester glares at her.

MRS FAIRFAX

A gentleman has arrived to see

you, sir.

ROCHESTER

Who?

MRS FAIRFAX

He says he's travelled a long

way, from Spanish Town, Jamaica -

Rochester seems winded.

MRS FAIRFAX (CONT'D)

And indeed I think he must have

come from some hot country because

he won't take off his coat.

ROCHESTER

Spanish Town...

MRS FAIRFAX

Mr Richard Mason. He says you're

old friends. I've put him in the

morning room.

Rochester cannot speak.