Quote: 'Well, tonight I excuse you; but understand that so long as my visitors stay, I expect you to appear in the drawing room every evening; it is my wish; don't neglect it. Now go, and send Sophie for Adele. Good-night, my---' He stopped, bit his lip, and abruptly left me" (183).
Reflection: I have affirmed that my previous notion that Mr. Rochester wants more in a woman than beauty has been confirmed by this very meeting between him and Miss Eyre. He instantly notices her exit from the party when no one else in the room noticed her existence. Why would Mr. Rochester care the slightest bit that Jane left if his heart and passion lied with a woman still present in the other room? The answer is simply that Jane is the beholder of his love. He is disappointed to see her bail out from the party so early and reassures her that this will be the last of her early retire. If Mr. Rochester did not feel anything for his governess, then why does he demand her presence every evening the guests are there. It most definitely is not because his guest have taken a liking to her, they refuse to even acknowledge her existence or presence in the room. Not to mention, a sweet endearment nearly slipped from Mr. Rochesters lips as he bid Jane Eyre good night. That does not happen out of politeness or by accident, he nearly revealed his love for her at that moment. He left abruptly through embarrassment no doubt and fear of his feelings being revealed so soon.
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