Quote by Jennifer Paynter

I had not the least idea of a gamekeeper's occupation being so dangerous - there had never been such a person employed on the Longbourn estate - and just as I had spent half the previous night wondering about Peter, I spent half the next one worrying about him.

I had not the least idea of a gamekeeper's occupation being

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses surprise and concern over the dangerous nature of a gamekeeper's job. The absence of a gamekeeper on the Longbourn estate highlights their lack of knowledge about the occupation. The speaker's worry for a particular gamekeeper named Peter is evident, as they spend a considerable amount of time pondering about him. This quote reflects both the speaker's naivety regarding gamekeeping and their growing concern for Peter's well-being.

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