Jane Eyre - Page 106/412

"Did the horse fall in Hay Lane?"

"Yes, coming down-hill; it slipped on some ice."

"Ah! Bring me a candle will you Leah?"

Leah brought it; she entered, followed by Mrs. Fairfax, who repeated

the news; adding that Mr. Carter the surgeon was come, and was now

with Mr. Rochester: then she hurried out to give orders about tea,

and I went upstairs to take off my things.