How do Scout and Jem meet Dill in To Kill a Mockingbird?

In Chapter 1, Scout and Jem are playing in their backyard when they hear something coming from Miss Rachel Haverford's collard patch. They walk over to the fence expecting to find a puppy, and instead discover a small boy sitting down, staring directly at them. The boy introduces himself as Charles Baker Harris and mentions that he can read. When Jem asks Dill how old he is, Jem is surprised to learn that Dill is...

In Chapter 1, Scout and Jem are playing in their backyard when they hear something coming from Miss Rachel Haverford's collard patch. They walk over to the fence expecting to find a puppy, and instead discover a small boy sitting down, staring directly at them. The boy introduces himself as Charles Baker Harris and mentions that he can read. When Jem asks Dill how old he is, Jem is surprised to learn that Dill is seven years old. Jem initially thought Dill was four-and-a-half because he was so small. Dill says he is from Meridian, Mississippi and is staying with his aunt, Miss Rachel Haverford, for the summer. After Dill tells Jem that he's seen the movie Dracula, Jem begins to respect him. Jem and Scout quickly become close friends with Dill, and the three children play together every day during the summer.