Cynthia Dion:

"So if you want me to stay here and not leave, you'll have to do as I say. You did what you wanted, and now you'll have to do what I want," she warned Atticus, tears streaming down her face.

"You want me to endure suffering because I can't stand that girl at all," Atticus muttered, keeping his voice low.

I felt uncomfortable sitting among them and remaining silent. Mr. Holt was silently staring at my face, clenching his jaw now and then. I had a feeling ...