Chapter 13 Summary

Many years pass and Flagg watches the boys grow. Flagg comes to realize he is afraid of Peter. Peter resembles his mother and grows into an intelligent young man. Peter also becomes friends with a young man outside of his position, named Ben Staad. The two boys meet at a picnic when they are teamed together for the three-legged race. Ben is nervous racing with the prince, but Peter behaves like an average boy, even taking responsibility when they fall and lose part of their lead. The two boys, despite the surprise and wonder of the adults around them, become great friends and remain so most of their lives.

Chapter 13 Analysis

Peter has begun to grow into a fine young man, making friends with a boy whose station in life is clearly below Peter's. Peter does not worry about class, and this is...