" Between the sudden reveal of Mr. Rochester, and Helen's commentary, Jane was at a loss of words.
"You are much quieter than you were earlier," Mr. Rochester said.
"Maybe that's because you're suddenly Mr. Rochester," Jane said.
"It's not so sudden for me," he said. "It's been coming on for quite some time."
Jane laughed nervously. Handsome and witty. "

― Cynthia Hand , My Plain Jane (The Lady Janies, #2)