He 's still really nice ... and cute ) . So as soon as she said that EVERYONE started digging through their pockets and wallets . For a minute or so , all you could hear was change jingling .

Question: Why did his being cute cause people to try to find money ?
Answer: She knew that the cute kid would persuade people because people will do anything for a cute kidThey wanted to donate money to the cute kid which is what she was asking them to doShe knew people were more likely to feel sorry for a cute kid and give him money so she used thatShe made everyone feel guilty because cute kids should get whatever they want