简爱 Jane28 - Chapter 8 Life with Mr. Rochester

　　Jane 28 简爱

　　PART THREE - A YOUNG WOMAN AT THORNFIELD

　　CHAPTER EIGHT

　　Life with Mr. Rochester

　　Now that Mr. Rochester had returned, Thornfield hall was very busy. Many people came to visit him and talk about business. Adele was too excited to study. That evening we had tea with Mr. Rochester. Of course, this was the man I had helped, with his dark hair and skin. Although his eyes were firm, they had a little humor in them. His leg was supported on a chair. He did not speak to me when I came in.

　　"Did you bring a gift for Miss Eyre, uncle?" Adele asked him.

　　"A gift? Who wants a gift?" he said. "Did you want a gift, Miss Eyre? Do you like gifts?"

　　"I've never gotten a gift, sir," I answered. "Anyway, I have no right to expect a gift from you, because I haven't done anything to deserve one."

　　"Why, Miss Eyre, don't be so modest! I've been talking to Adele. She's not very clever, but you've taught her very well."

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