Our tacit treaty with Miss Maudie was that we could play on her lawn, eat her scuppernongs if we didn’t jump on the arbor, and explore her vast back lot, terms so generous we seldom spoke to her, so careful were we to preserve the delicate balance of our relationship, but Jem and Dill drove me closer to her with their behavior.
– Harper Lee
To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 5. Scout tells of the friendly relationship she and Jem have with neighbor Miss Maudie. Miss Maudie cares for them, inviting them to play in her garden and baking cakes for them to eat.