Jen and Dan read chapter 5 of To Kill a Mockingbird.

When foot-washing Baptists frown upon Miss Maudie's heavenly flowers, we're reminded that some folks just can't handle the simple pleasures in life and would rather see them wilt in eternal damnation.  Plus, Dan compares Jem to a place-kicking mule named Gus.

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Excerpt from "Gus" (1976) produced by Walt Disney Productions. Used under fair use for educational and entertainment purposes. No copyright infringement intended.

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