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She means The ladder of society. Alexandra says that the Ewells are the kind of people who would "do anything to pay off a grudge." When Atticus asks her what Bob Ewell could possibly do to him, she replies, "Something furtive...you may count on that," implying that Ewell's revenge will be sneaky and/or unexpected. I hope this is what you are looking for.
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Brainliest please?
