In the book "If You Come Softly" by Jacqueline Woodson, Peter treats Jeremiah with a mix of friendliness and condescension.
On the one hand, Peter is initially friendly to Jeremiah and seems genuinely interested in getting to know him. He invites Jeremiah to join his group of friends and makes an effort to include him in their activities.
However, Peter also exhibits a subtle but persistent pattern of condescension towards Jeremiah. He often makes patronizing remarks and tries to position himself as the more knowledgeable or experienced one in the relationship.