First time Quote by Jennifer Paynter

“I lost the letter in rather embarrassing circumstances. We were to dine at Parramatta Government House that same evening, and Peter had come in…

— Jennifer Paynter

“I felt my mouth go dry, my throat constrict. What possible interpretation could Peter place on those words, other than that they were about…

— Jennifer Paynter

“This made my father laugh. 'Mary made a cake, did she? Well, well. Better that than she should make a cake for herself, I…

— Jennifer Paynter

“But look behind you, Mary.' She nodded towards the dais. 'One of the musicians seems to be trying to attract your attention.' It was…

— Jennifer Paynter

“Hello, Mary.' It was like hearing a note of divine calm after a dissonant passage of music. My confusion died away.”

— Jennifer Paynter

“Ah yes.' Peter's tone was scornful. 'And they must always be paid before the poor tradesmen's bills, mustn't they?' 'They must indeed. They are…

— Jennifer Paynter

“Foolish tongues will always wag, ma’am, but people of goodwill ignore them.”

— Jennifer Paynter

“At that moment a solitary violin struck up. But the music was not dance music; it was more like a song - a solemn,…

— Jennifer Paynter

“Peter was now standing very close - as if he wanted to comfort me - as if he knew how hurt I felt that…

— 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…

— Jennifer Paynter

“I found I could listen without envy to Letty's singing, and afterwards when the applause came, I did not mind that Mrs Knowles was…

— Jennifer Paynter

“I had never in all my life felt so elated. Peter cared for me! It was a miracle I longed to celebrate - to…

— Jennifer Paynter