In the beginning of chapter 24, Scout is invited to be a part of Aunt Alexandra's "missionary circle" where the women gather to gossip and have tea and cookies. For this occasion, Scout has dressed up in a dress and looks nice. Miss Maudie is the one who says that she looks nice. She asks her where her britches are--which is referring to her overalls that she always wears.
"'Under my dress.'" I hadn't meant to be funny, but the ladies laughed. My cheeks grew how as I realized my mistake, but Miss Maudie looked gravely down at me. She never laughed at me unless I meant to be funny."
When she said she had it under her dress, she was referring to her underwear, not her overalls. She misunderstood. However, the women all laughed at her--but not Miss Maudie. She knew Scout was trying to behave and wasn't trying to be funny. Maudie is a true friend.
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