`` But they are ours , Peter , yours and mine . '' `` But not really , Wendy ? '' he asked anxiously . `` Not if you do n't wish it , '' she replied ; and she distinctly heard his sigh of relief . `` Peter , '' she asked , trying to speak firmly , `` what are your exact feelings to -LSB- about -RSB- me ? '' `` Those of a devoted son , Wendy . '' `` I thought so , '' she said , and went and sat by herself at the extreme end of the room . `` You are so queer , '' he said , frankly puzzled , `` and Tiger Lily is just the same . There is something she wants to be to me , but she says it is not my mother . '' `` No , indeed , it is not , '' Wendy replied with frightful emphasis . Now we know why she was prejudiced against the redskins . `` Then what is it ? '' `` It is n't for a lady to tell . '' `` Oh , very well , '' Peter said , a little nettled . `` Perhaps Tinker Bell will tell me . '' `` Oh yes , Tinker Bell will tell you , '' Wendy retorted scornfully . `` She is an abandoned little creature . '' Here Tink , who was in her bedroom , eavesdropping , squeaked out something impudent . `` She says she glories in being abandoned , '' Peter interpreted . He had a sudden idea .
`` Perhaps Tink XXXXX to be my mother ? ''
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