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In the clear e a view, not unlike a picture I

re, on the Rhine,

when Mrs Fairfax ca up by her entrance the fiery

too so on lad if you and your pupil would take tea

with hi," said she: "he has been

so ed all day that he could not ask to see you before"

"When is his tea-time?" I inquired

"Oh, at six o'clock: he keeps early hours in the country You had

better change your frock noill go with you and fasten it

Here is a candle"

"Is it necessary to change my frock?"

"Yes, you had better: I always dress for the evening when Mr

Rochester is here"

This additional ceremony seemed somewhat stately; however, I

repaired to my room, and, with Mrs Fairfax's aid, replaced my black

stuff dress by one of black silk; the best and the only additional

one I had, except one of light grey, which, in ht too fine to be worn, except on first-rate

occasions