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Posted by Anna P on August 14, 1998 at 13:28:54:


In response to The salary of a governess., written by Joan M. on August 13, 1998 at 15:47:48

To L and T index ] I believe in the book, she earned 30 pounds per annum. (At Lowood, as a teacher, she had been getting 15 pounds.) And, of course, also in the book, before she is to visit her dying aunt, Rochester wants her to accept a 50 pound note as her wages. But then he gives her 10 pounds and tells her she must come back for the rest.




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