How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Unnat'ral young beggar!" (2.6.148)
Gaffer Hexam thinks it's " unnatural" for his son Charley to run off and get a good education. For him, people are born into a certain position in life and they should stay there.
Quote #5
"—And that having this gift, and not being equally good at other things, he has made shift to get some schooling." (2.6.149)
Lizzie tries to explain Charley's desertion as lightly as possible, but Gaffer Hexam is having none of it. For him, the whole thing's pretty clear. If Charley gets an education, then he thinks he's too good for his dad. And Gaffer is a proud, proud man.
Quote #6
"He went away this morning, father, and he cried very much at going, and he hoped you would forgive him." (2.6.151)
The truth is that Charley didn't cry at all when he left home. In fact, he practically danced his way out the door when he realized he wouldn't have to deal with his dad anymore. But Lizzie says he cried so that her father won't be hard on Charley. Unfortunately, the effort fails and Gaffer never wants to see Charley again.