Miss Maudie shuts up the woman who was making the veiled criticisms of Atticus.
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The woman who was talking - mrs. Merriweather - who Maudie silenced, was critizing Atticus without really coming out and saying it. Alexandra was thanking Maudie for sticking up for her brother.
Aunt Alexandra gave Miss Maudie a look of pure gratitude because Miss Maudie stood up for Scout when Aunt Alexandra criticized her in their conversation. Miss Maudie's defense of Scout touched Aunt Alexandra and she appreciated her support.