Today Jem and I snuck into Atticus' trial for Tom Robinson. Tom was on trial for raping and beating Mayella Ewell. Atticus mentioned to the jury that Tom was not left handed. The way Mayella was hit, the person would have to have a left hook. Tom's left hand is shriveled from an accident he had at his last job. After seeing that, there's no doubt in my mind that Tom didn't hurt Mayella. 
This is the house of Ewells. It's trashed and a dump! They aren't thought of highly in this neighborhood. All the Ewells live here, including Mayella Ewell. Her dad, Bob Ewell, isn't a fan of Tom or Atticus. He thinks my dad is wrong for believing a black man over a white girl. Bob doesn't help out around the house. Mayella does everything, takes care of the kids, cooks, and cleans. He drinks all this money away whenever they get some. He reminds me of a rooster by his appearance. He scares me.
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