Quote by Jennifer Paynter
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.
Summary
In this quote from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," Elizabeth Bennet learns from her sister about a conversation between her father and Mr. Bushell. Although Elizabeth wasn't present, Maria Lucas informs her that Mr. Bushell criticized Mr. Bennet's treatment of Elizabeth. Elizabeth finds it remarkable, as it reveals Mr. Bushell's audacity and willingness to question authority. This incident changes Elizabeth's perception of Mr. Bushell, implying that she now holds a more favorable opinion of his character.
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