Quotation from: Jane Eyre

Written by: Charlotte Bronte


"Madam, I should like some tea," was the sole rejoinder she got.
She hastened to ring the bell; and when the tray came, she proceeded
to arrange the cups, spoons, &c., with assiduous celerity. I and
Adele went to the table; but the master did not leave his couch.


"Will you hand Mr. Rochester's cup?" said Mrs. Fairfax to me;
"Adele might perhaps spill it."


I did as requested. As he took the cup from my hand, Adele, thinking
the moment propitious for making a request in my favour, cried out -

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