, saying I looked like a famous football player. At the time, not even Scout could cheer me up. It seemed like a millennium before Atticus came home. I did not even look up when I heard the sound of his shoes on the steps or the screen door slam. He called my name, with a hint of calmness and much disappointment. Scout sat in the room, with a look of terror on her face.Atticus did not say much, except to go right away and talk to Mrs. Dubose about what I had done. I was not angry, or scared as I let the screen door slam. Scout gave me a mixed look of sympathy and fright. Inside, I smiled.I started down the street, ready to tell the biggest lie of my life. I was about to apologize to Mrs. Dubose. ...
