Jane Eyre returns to Thornfield Hall after visiting her aunt, and finds Mr Rochester waiting by a stile. He teasingly invites her to inspect his new carriage, knowing Jane will imagine he intends it for Miss Ingram; then by wishing himself more handsome he draws a brusque retort which he interprets as a compliment, and rewards with a melting smile.

Mr Rochester sends Jane on her way so kindly that she cannot help turning to thank him for the home she has found with him. Reaching the Hall, she is welcomed rapturously by Adèle and calmly by Mrs Fairfax, but so sincerely by all that there seems no higher pleasure than to bring comfort into the lives of others.

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