I am the governess, I replied.
Ah,yes. The governess, the man said. Help me,please.
The man stood up very slowly,and he put hit hand on my shoulder. He walker slowly towards his horse. I helped him. He pulled himself onto the horse.
Thank you. Now go home quickly,the man said. And he rode away.
I walked on to the village and I posted my letter. Then I returned to Thornfield Hall. Bright lights were shining in the big house. I went inside.
A big black-and-white dog walked towards me. It came from the ding-room. I had seen the dog before.
Whose dog is that? I asked a servant.
It's Mr. Rochester's dog, the servant replied. Mr. Rochester has come home. But he has hurt his foot. His horse fell on some ice.
I smiled. The owner of Thornfield Hall had returned! But I did not see Mr. Rochester again that day.
I saw Mr. Rochester the next day. He sent for me in the evening. The put on a clean dress. I brushed my hair care-fully.
Mr. Rochester was in the large sitting-room. He was sitting in a big chair. His right foot was on a small chair. Mrs. Fairfax and Adele were sitting with him.
This is Miss Eyre,sir, Mrs. Fairfax said.
Mr. Rochester looked at me. He did not smile.