This note went the round of the committee, and at last, after what appeared to me most tedious delay, formal leave was given me to better my condition if I could; and an assurance added, that as I had always conducted myself well, both as teacher and pupil, at Lowood, a testimonial of character and capacity, signed by the inspectors of that institution, should forthwith be furnished me.
Le billet passa entre les mains de tous les membres du Comité, et, après un délai qui me parut insupportable, j'obtins la permission formelle d'améliorer ma condition si je le pouvais. Un certificat constatant que je m'étais toujours bien conduite à Lowood, tant comme maîtresse que comme élève, témoignant en faveur de mon caractère et de mes capacités, et signé des inspecteurs, devait m'être accordé prochainement.