The Slave Dancer
why does jessie trust purvis?
why does purvis treat him roughly?
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Jill W
why does purvis treat him roughly?
Jessie trusts Purvis because he looks out for him. Under his gruff exterior, Purvis has a soft spot for Jessie, and Jessie recognizes this despite his rough treatment.
The Slave Dancer