Journal #3- Chapters 8-9 from the perspective of Atticus

I went to the Radley's house to hear the news that Mrs. Radley died of natural causes. When I came back home Jem and Scout asked how she had died. The children were hoping for a different answer than a natural cause and they loooked like they were debating other ways she could have died before I walked in. Scout went to brush her teeth and then she screamed, Atticus help me the world is ending.When I got there I told her it's just snow! I can't remember the last time it snowed. The phone rang and Eula May said, no school today. The last time it snowed was 1885 in Maycomb County. Jem and Scout went outside and I went to work. Hours later, I got a call from the kids saying they had a surprise when I got home. They made a great snowman that looked like Mr. Avery. I told them to disguise it, so he would not get mad.
That night, I woke Scout and Jem up at one o'clock and I tell them to put on their bathrobe and coat. Scout keeps on asking, is it morning. I reply by saying it is not morning. They know something is wrong. We go outside and see the fire at Mrs. Maudie's house. I try to isolate the children to stay in front of the Radley house so they didn't get in the way of the adults, while I go help move furniture from the burning house. When I get back to the kids after the three fire trucks arrive, I notice that the firemen are working hard on the other house on the block. Mrs. Maudie looks like she is moping so I tell the kids not to talk to her. Back in our house I notice that Scout has a blanket and I told you not to move. Scout says that she did not move from the area. . I think Boo Radley entrusted Scout with the blanket. I was perplexed that either Boo or Nathan Radley would protect my children.
Scout came home from school upset that Atticus was defending a negro in court. I am a lawyer that defends all people and everyone deserves a fair trial. I would be embarrassed not to defend a victim that needs my help and who is ingenuous. Scout don't say or do anything with the kids at school. Just keep your mouth shut because a lot of talk will be going on while I am defending a negro in court. I came out on the porch and I saw Francis crying, and my brother Uncle Jack were talking. I tried to find out what is going on . Scout came running to me and I comforted her. This will be a tough time for the family while the trial is on. I was disappointed with what Scout was telling me. I tell her it comes down to the African American man to the Ewell's word.