“This made my father laugh. 'Mary made a cake, did she? Well, well. Better that than she should make a cake for herself, I suppose.' Peter then burst out: 'Why must you always be making a game of Mary? 'Tis not fair; 'tis not sporting.” LoveLoyaltyCuteJane AustenPride And PrejudiceProtectivenessMary BennetPeter BushellJennifer Paynter Book:Mary Bennet Source: Mary Bennet
“Shortly after you left the room, Bushell came over and spoke to your father. I was not near enough to hear what he said, but Maria Lucas told me afterwards that he had been -' (she smiled) 'amazingly impertinent.' 'Peter actually spoke to Papa?' 'He did. According to Maria, he had the impudence to criticise Mr Bennet for his treatment of you. I must say it gives me the most favourable idea of his character.” LoveHonorCuteProtectiveJane AustenAdorablePride And PrejudiceMary BennetPeter Bushell Book:Mary Bennet Source: Mary Bennet
“Hello, Mary.' It was like hearing a note of divine calm after a dissonant passage of music. My confusion died away.” LoveDivineInnocentCuteJane AustenRealisationPride And PrejudiceMary BennetPeter BushellJennifer Paynter Book:Mary Bennet Source: Mary Bennet
“After a moment, he added more seriously: 'I don't get as angry as m'father used to about things. Or maybe I', just better at hiding m'feelings.' 'I fear I'm not very good at hiding my feelings.' He covered my hand with his own. 'That's what I like about you. I liked it from the first. You're so different from the others.” LoveDivineCuteJane AustenPride And PrejudiceMary BennetPeter BushellJennifer PaynterNaw Book:Mary Bennet Source: Mary Bennet