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Peter Rayner

A tall, nervous young man with gold-rimmed glasses and a cowboy's instinct for tracking down what he wants — namely, Eve.

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Also known as Peter, Young Peter

First appearance: when papa swore in hindustani

As a major figure in Short Fiction, Peter Rayner is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Peter is the persistent suitor who has tracked Eve down and is staying as a guest.
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Peter arrives at the Rastall-Retford house as a guest, but his real errand is Eve, whom he has pursued with the single-mindedness of a man who knows exactly what he is about. His look on seeing her is the look of a…

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EREve Rastall-Re…JWJack WiltonDHDick HenleyABAlf BrooksLWLittle WilliePRPeter Rayner

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  • Romantic
  • Other

Character groups

  • Friends and central young men
  • Protagonist
  • Central cast of characters
  • Minor family and romance

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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