"Yes, I saw her. The dining-room doors were thrown open; and, as it was Christmas-time, the servants were allowed to assemble in the hall, to hear some of the ladies sing and play. Mr. Rochester would have me to come in, and I sat down in a quiet corner and watched them.
-- Oui, je l'ai vue; les portes de la salle à manger étaient ouvertes, et, comme c'était le jour de Noël, les domestiques avaient le droit de se réunir dans la grande salle pour entendre chanter les dames.