Author’s Notes:
There is a jolly bit of banter between Jane and Mr Rochester when she has to leave. Then a quick journey later she is confronting her past. Sweet Bessie with a daughter named Jane.
This chapter underscores why I love Jane. She talks through her change of heart , the pang of sadness when Mrs Reed does not respond kindly and her and the patience that she has with her cousins.
There is a sadness in Mrs Reed never giving up her hate. She could have been at peace, but was not in the habit. She died a cranky old bat with sour children. I researched last rites for hindus and christians with some attempt to add them here.