Why did Pattillo Higgins adopt Annie Jones?

Pattillo Higgins adopted Annie Jones to provide her with a stable and loving home, as her biological parents were unable to care for her. Higgins, a prominent figure in the oil industry, saw the adoption as an opportunity to give Annie a better life while also fulfilling his desire to be a father. The adoption was significant in that it reflected Higgins' commitment to family and his ability to provide for those in his care.