A scene from To Kill a Mockingbird 1962
Scout

Atticus, do you think Boo Radley ever really comes and looks in my window at night? Jem says he does. This afternoon when we were over by their house...

Atticus

Scout. I told you and Jem to leave those poor people alone. I want you to stay away from their house and stop tormentin' them.

Scout

Yes, sir.

Atticus

Well, I think that's all the reading for tonight, honey. It's gettin' late.

Scout

What time is it?

Atticus

Eight-thirty.

Scout

May I see your watch? [reading] 'To Atticus, My Beloved Husband.' Atticus, Jem says this watch is gonna belong to him some day.

Atticus

That's right.

Scout

Why?

Atticus

Well, customary for the boy to have his father's watch.

Scout

What are you gonna give me?

Atticus

Well, I don't know that I have much else of value that belongs to me. But there's a pearl necklace - and there's a ring that belonged to your mother. And I've put them away and they're to be yours.

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