by Charlotte Bronte
Adapted for broadcasting in eleven episodes by Barbara Couper
Episode 7
Produced by Howard Rose
On the afternoon of the day following rhe strange and lonely vigil that Jane had passed tending to the wants of Mr. Rochester's wounded friend, Mr. Mason, she received a caller-none other than her former nurse, Bessie-who came with news that Jane's aunt, Mrs. Reed, was gravely ill and desired to see her niece.
In the sick room at Gateshead the dying woman informed Jane of a letter she had received from John Eyre, Jane's uncle in Madeira, in which he stated that he wished to adopt Jane and make her his heir. Because of her intense dislike of her niece, Mrs. Reed had concealed rhas news and given John Eyre to underhand that Jane had died of fever at Lowood Institution. Jane forgave her aunt, and after Mrs. Reed's death returned to Thornfield Hall.
Never had she loved her master so well.
Never had he so frequently oaHed her to his presence. A fortnight later Mr. Rochester declared his love, and Jane accepted his hand in marriage.