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Much Ado About Peter written by American writer and author Jean Webster. This book is one of many works by him. It has already published in 1909. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy reading this book.
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Much Ado About Peter
By
Jean Webster
I. GERVIE ZAME, GERVIE DOOR
II. THE RUFFLED FROCK
III. THEIR INNOCENT DIVERSIONS
IV. DIGNITY AND THE ELEPHANT
V. THE RISE OF VITTORIO
VI. HELD FOR RANSOM
VII. GEORGE WASHINGTON'S UNDERSTUDY
VIII. A USURPED PREROGATIVE
IX. MRS. CARTER AS FATE
X. A PARABLE FOR HUSBANDS
" ... PLUNGED INTO A RECKLESS FLIRTATION WITH MARY, THE CHAMBERMAID"
Peter and Billy, the two upper grooms at Willowbrook, were polishing the sides of the tall mail phaeton with chamois-skin rubbers and whistling, each a different tune, as they worked. So intent were they upon this musical controversy that they were not aware of Mrs. Carter's approach until her shadow darkened the carriage-house doorway. She gathered up her skirts in both hands and gingerly stepped inside. Peter had been swashing water about with a liberal hand, and the carriage-house floor was damp.
"Where is Joe?" she inquired.
"He's out in the runway, ma'am, jumpin' Blue Gipsy. Shall I call him, ma'am?" Billy answered, as the question appeared to be addressed to him.
"No matter," said Mrs. Carter, "one of you will do as well."
She advanced into the room, walking as nearly as possible on her heels. It was something of a feat; Mrs. Carter was not so light as she had been twenty-five years before. Peter followed her movements with a shade of speculative wonder in his eye; should she slip it would be an undignified exhibition. There was even a shade of hope beneath his respectful gaze.
"Why do you use so much water, Peter? Is it necessary to get the floor so wet?"
"It runs off, ma'am."
"It is very unpleasant to walk in."
Peter winked at Billy with his off eye, and stood at attention until she should have finished her examination of the newly washed phæton.
"The cushions are dripping wet," she observed.
"I washed 'em on purpose, ma'am. They was spattered thick with mud."
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