A New Life for Rochester

Well, it is official. Miss Eyre and Mr. Rochester have wed.

I must say, I am much happier about the marriage now than I was quite some time ago. A lot has occurred since my first post, including the death of Bertha, Mr. Rochester’s secret wife whom he kept locked away in the attic.

I do believe Miss Eyre, now Mrs. Rochester, will be good for Mr. Rochester. For the ease of writing, I shall continue to call her Miss Eyre throughout my blog. Although she is plain, she is incredibly humble and knows how to take care of him. It is also good that Adele will now have a proper, respectable, mother figure in her life. Heaven knows Mr. Rochester has tried, but Miss Eyre does it so well. Adele looks up to the girl.

Adele is now away at a school chosen by Mr. Rochester. Because she did not love the school, Miss Eyre withdrew her and placed Adele in a new school, which the child now loves. I pray she will do well and progress in her studies, becoming a fine, young woman. Miss Eyre will not allow anything otherwise.

The wedding itself was quiet, with only a small gathering. In fact, only Miss Eyre, Mr. Rochester, the parson, and the clerk were present. I believe this was a wise choice, although I should have liked to be present. A humble wedding is only accurate for such a humble woman.

In the short time since their marriage (it has only been a year or so), Miss Eyre has devoted herself to the care or Mr. Rochester. It is unfortunate that he has been blinded by the fire set by Bertha, but Miss Eyre makes sure he is as comfortable as possible. He wants for nothing when she is around. Reader, Mr. Rochester has become a changed man. He who once had a hardened heart and a dark past has suddenly begun a new transformation. He loves her, and it is quite clear – there is nothing in his words or actions that say otherwise. He has been captivated by her kindness.

In my former blog, I prayed that God would ease my worried heart. Oh, how he has answered my prayer. She never wanted anything more than his respect, and she has certainly earned much more than that. I am ashamed of myself for ever thinking Miss Eyre had a selfish air about her.

The worried woman I once was is now a ghost of my past. There is an old saying, “all is not gold that glitters.” While I was once worried that Miss Eyre was captivated by Mr. Rochester’s wealth and what seemed to be an honest life, she never wanted for money. While the couple is wealthy, what matters most is the sparkle that Miss Eyre has brought to our community. Praise God that Miss Eyre and Mr. Rochester have been united, and forgive me for ever entertaining negative thoughts. Mr. Rochester is blessed to have Miss Eyre as his wife.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Fairfax
(Source: Jane Eyre, pages 226, 382-383)