How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"...But a lot of them are neighborhood people who are feeling ashamed about suspecting him when he was innocent. They come in here and buy things they don't even need, just to ease their consciences." (22.14)
Looks like it's not just rallying around for the sake of rallying around. A bunch of the neighborhood folks are coming in to buy things at the Professor's store because they feel guilty about suspecting him of the murder. They're making amends with their wallets. Well, it's still good for the community.