When Jem expresses disdain for the jury that convicted Tom, Atticus says that one man on the jury, a Cunningham, almost voted for acquittal. If he loses, though, Tom will be executed. Atticus thinks he has a good shot of winning on appeal. Atticus, thinks Ewell has already gotten the need for revenge out of his system, though Aunt Alexandra isn't so sure. Chapter 23 -Jem and Scout are terrified Ewell will attack Atticus. Suddenly Miss Stephanie Crawford runs up with gossip: Bob Ewell just threatened Atticus and spit in his face. For instance, it's no coincidence Judge Taylor appointed Atticus to take Tom's case. Miss Maudie says the trial was a step in the right direction, and that there are good people in Maycomb. That afternoon, Jem tells Miss Maudie he used to think the people of Maycomb were the best people in the world, but no longer does. The next morning, the Finches wake to discover that the black community of Maycomb has brought them baskets of food in thanks for Atticus' defense of Tom. Atticus says they've done it before and they'll do it again and only the children will weep. He can't understand how the jury could convict Tom. Underwood leans out his office window holding a double-barreled shotgun and calls out that he had Atticus covered.Ĭhapter 22 -Jem cries. Once the men have left, Tom Robinson asks from his cell if the men are gone. He says he'll say hi to Walter, then tells the men to clear out. Cunningham stares at her for a second, then bends down. Cunningham and asks him to say hi to Walter for her. The men tell Atticus he has fifteen seconds to send his kids away. Scout, unsure what's happening, runs over to Atticus, followed by Jem and Dill. Just then, four cars drive up and a group of men surrounds Atticus. They spot Atticus sitting alone, reading, outside the jail.

When Atticus drives into town the next night, Jem, Scout, and Dill sneak out after him. Jem gets scared someone might try to hurt Atticus. Tom Robinson is to be moved to the Maycomb jail and Heck says there might be trouble. Week later -Heck Tate comes to the Finch's front lawn with a group of men to talk to Atticus.

Start With Sorry by P.T. Finch