“Peter was now standing very close - as if he wanted to comfort me - as if he knew how hurt I felt that Mrs Knowles had not asked me to play or to sing. And I did feel comforted. It was as if a tide of warmth was carrying me out of myself, inclining me to trust him and to conduct myself well.” LoveSupportLoyaltyJane AustenPride And PrejudiceMary BennetPeter BushellJennifer Paynter Book:Mary Bennet Source: Mary Bennet
“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
“I found I could listen without envy to Letty's singing, and afterwards when the applause came, I did not mind that Mrs Knowles was heaping praises upon her. Peter's hands were on my chair, and when I leaned back I could feel them against my shoulders.” LoveSupportComfortLoyaltyJane AustenPride And PrejudiceMary BennetPeter BushellJennifer Paynter Book:Mary Bennet Source: Mary Bennet