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Read scene I. Discuss with your partner what Mrs Reed might write about Jane in her letter to the owner of a school. Now complete her letter to Mr. Brocklehurst.

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Read scene I. Discuss with your partner what Mrs Reed might write about Jane in her letter to the owner of a school. Now complete her letter to Mr. Brocklehurst.

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Gateshead Hall, Gateshead
Northumberland

Mr. Brockiehurst
Lowood Institution
Lowood
Durham
Dear Sir,

I understand that you have a school for charity children at Lowood. Here we have an orphan named Jane Eyre in my custody. Kindly admit her in your school at Lowood. So that she can get education. Kindly help me and also the orphan child.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
JMrs. Reed.

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अध्याय 3: Jane Eyre - Writing [पृष्ठ १४८]

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अध्याय 3 Jane Eyre
Writing | Q I. | पृष्ठ १४८

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