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1. Jane weeps alone, convinced that everyone despises her, until Helen brings food and challenges her dependence on other people’s love.
2. Miss Temple invites both girls to her room, hears Jane’s account, and promises to ask Mr. Lloyd for confirmation.
3. Miss Temple shares tea and seed cake, checks Helen’s health, and discusses books and learning with her.
4. Miss Scatcherd makes Helen wear a label for untidiness; Jane tears it off and burns it.
5. About a week afterward, Mr. Lloyd’s reply supports Jane’s account, and Miss Temple publicly clears her.
6. Jane advances in her studies, begins French and drawing, and prefers Lowood’s affection to Gateshead’s luxuries.

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Miss Temple separates Jane’s character from the accusation against her. Her reassurance gives Jane a fair chance to speak and regain trust.

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