To Kill a Mockingbird

How are the citizens of Maycomb paying Atticus the highest tribute they can according to Maudie?

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Ms. Maudie is telling Aunt Alexandra that the town is paying Atticus the ultimate complement by giving him the Tom Robinson case. The town officials knew that Atticus was the only person capable of doing the right thing and giving an innocent man a chance at justice.