That insufferable Jane appeared today while we were in the midst of a card game. Someone suggested that she be allowed to join but I swiftly objected. It was meant to be a joke a her expense of course, but I fear that I came off rude and inconsiderate as Edward flashed me a look of anger immediately after the words escaped my lips. I hope that this unfortunate mishap will not have an adverse effect on my attempted courtship of him, if that's what one would call it. We've been dancing this annoying dance for years now and I only wish that he would pick up his feet and get on with it. I wonder if that governess has anything to do with his hesitance. He does seem to act very peculiarly around her. After I made that comment about her not being smart enough to join in our game, they walked off into another room and did not return for quite a while. It is most likely nothing although she seems like such an attention seeker. I bet it was her who screamed so loudly last night, just a ploy to make Rochester comfort her. That was a very odd occurrence though, we all were roused from our bed chambers at the sound of that blood-curdling noise. I ran to the hall looking for some form of an explanation but only found Rochester and Jane. Edward gave some excuse that one of the servants had a nightmare when I questioned him and then quickly turned to talk to Jane once more. She doesn't seem to be much of a threat, but I still must remain alert. Nothing will get in the way of me marrying this man. I have an objective and it will be achieved at all costs.
Goodnight for now,

Miss Blanche Ingram