Boo Radley's Blanket

After the fire, Atticus notices Scout is wearing a brown woolen blanket that does not belong to her. Jem, in a panic, blurts out the whole story of the knot-hole gifts and the mended pants, fearing Mr. Nathan Radley's involvement. Atticus calmly explains that Boo Radley must have put the blanket around Scout while she was watching the fire, unnoticed. The revelation shocks Scout and Jem, confirming that Boo is not a monster but a shy, protective neighbor. Atticus instructs them to keep the incident to themselves, allowing Boo his privacy.