Why does Miss Maudie touch Scout's hand when the women of the missionary circle ask Scout questions?

A.
to keep Scout from getting angry

B.
to warn Scout about saying something foolish

C.
to let Scout know she is not to respond

D.
to let Scout know she's there for her

Question

Why does Miss Maudie touch Scout's hand when the women of the missionary circle ask Scout questions?  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  to keep Scout from getting angry   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  to warn Scout about saying something foolish   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  to let Scout know she is not to respond   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
  to let Scout know she's there for her

anonymous · Answer

to let her know shes there for her