Much Ado About Peter Author:Jean Webster Peter, head groomer in the Carter stables, chief advisor and assistant to the children in their Comanche games, peace-maker between parlor maid and her exacting young mistress, understudy of Lord Kiscadden in a private theater, is a loyal servant and a calm philosopher. He achieves his triumph when he preaches the sermon to his young employer t... more »hat saves domestic unhappiness and elicits the comment: "Peter, you may be elemental, but I half suspect you're right."
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Jean Webster's descriptions are good, her insight into human nature is keen, and her humor is infectious. Much Ado About Peter is bright, fun, and a good story to read aloud.« less