When Aunt Alexandra arrived at the Finch house unexpectedly, she said two things:
"Put my bag in the front bedroom, Calpurnia," was the first thing Aunt Alexandra said. "Jean Louise, stop scratching your head," was the second thing she said (To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 13).
The first thing Aunt Alexandra said was unusual. Jem and Scout were surprised when Aunt Alexandra showed up at their house one afternoon after church. Atticus was out of town and had not mentioned a word of her visit to them. It was unusual for Aunt Alexandra to come to the house with a heavy suitcase. She rarely came to visit them at all. Scout was puzzled. She asked if Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Alexandra's husband, was also coming to stay. She found out that he was not.
The second thing Aunt Alexandra said was typical. She frequently corrected Scout on her manners. She called Scout Jean Louise and she frequently implored her to be more ladylike. Scout preferred to play outside with Dill and Jem, but she did try to please her aunt.
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