It’s been a
while since I blogged, I left Lowood and arrived at thorn field three weeks
ago. I have some rather sad news, Helen died after suffering from typhoid. I
was devastated after she died I was lost and didn’t know what to do with
myself. She was such a caring, loving and sweet person who made my time at
Lowood somewhat bearable. After her death my time at Lowood became a struggle
as had no companion to guide me through and no positive figure to keep me
going. I do still miss her and think
about her everyday but she is with god now which is where she wanted to be. I
do like it here at thorn field, the people are lovely and I have enjoyed my
time so far. I am a governess to a young
girl called Adele Varns a sweet French girl who is a joy to teach. I love Adele and hopefully I can stay here. Thornfield
has become an important part of my life; I met an older man Mr Rochester. There
is a problem though I may be his intellectual equal but I am not his social
equal. He is wealthier than me and I am afraid that it is holding us back from
being together which makes being around him so much more difficult. He is a
handsome man with dark features and a stern look in his eyes. I love to sketch
him in the garden, he is so intriguing. I hope that our relationship can further
as he is a lovely man that I hope to get to know. Adele is calling me I must
go. Talk soon
Jane x
Jane, I am very sorry to hear about Helen. It is clear that she was a wonderful person whom you loved and admired - it seems you were closer to her than anyone else at Lowood. Her loss must have been devastating to you, even though you know that she is now at peace in Heaven.
ReplyDeleteIt is good that you have found employment and that you are getting along well at Thornfield. However, I am concerned at your comments about your new employer. Jane, you must not get ideas about Mr Rochester. You can be nothing more than a paid employee to him. Be careful not to let yourself be overcome with inappropriate thoughts!