Her speech was crisp for a Maycomb County inhabitant. She called us by all our names, and when she grinned she revealed two minute gold prongs clipped to her eyeteeth. When I admired them and hoped I would have some eventually, she said, “Look here.” With a click of her tongue she thrust out her bridgework, a gesture of cordiality that cemented our friendship.

– Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 5. Scout likes the fact that neighbor Miss Maudie calls the children by their names and treats them with respect. Scout is very impressed that Miss Maudie can remove her partial denture and this helps to cement their friendship.