On page 148 (Chapter 17) of Jane Eyre, Mr. Rochester asks Jane to accompany him and his party of guests to the salon.
What does the timing or his request (after the first night of the party) suggest about his feelings for Jane?
The timing of Mr. Rochester's request to Jane, which occurs after the first night of the party, suggests that he has developed feelings for her. By asking her to join him and his guests in the salon, he is signaling that he wants her presence around him and desires to spend more time with her. This request demonstrates that he is interested in getting to know Jane better on a more personal and intimate level.
