This quote is important because the Plumb shows their kindness of helping Matilda out after a bad incident. Leo gets into an accident with Matilda in the prologue causing Matilda a prosthetic foot. Giving money to Matilda it could help her start fresh. After, Matilda found out the Plumb families are giving her money she starts to think of unnecessary things she would do with the money. Also, can help her recover and for future expenses, such as her prosthetic foot, medical issues and costs, and accommodations for her to get home. The Plumb families show a good value of caring and supporting someone from solving their own problems.
