When Atticus' sister, Alexandra, decides to come and stay
with the family for the duration of the Tom Robinson trial, she decides that Calpurnia
is no longer necessary. Alexandra plans to become the female presence in the home; she
is a good cook, and she believes she knows what's best for the children (especially
Scout, who she feels needs to learn about becoming a "lady"), so she feels Calpurnia is
no longer necessary. However, Atticus sets his sister
straight.
"Calpurnia's not leaving this house until she
wants to... She's a faithful member of this family, and you'll simply have to accept
things the way they are."
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