How we cite our quotes: (Chapter. Paragraph)
Quote #4
In one moment an impenetrable barrier had been erected between them. They were no longer in smiling confidence. Mrs. Herriton was off on tactics of her own—tactics which might be beyond or beneath him. (5.147)
The fact that Mrs. Herriton goes from hiding the existence of Lilia's baby to suddenly wanting to adopt the child shows the extent of her hypocrisy. The only reason she changed her mind is to keep people from gossiping about her. The narrator's use of the word "tactics" further emphasizes that Mrs. Herriton is willing to cook up any scheme that will ensure the protection of her reputation.
Quote #5
She could not bear to seem less charitable than others. (5.157)
The key word in this sentence is "seem." Mrs. Herriton doesn't mind being uncharitable behind closed doors (after all, she wasn't very nice to Lilia), but in the public eye, she is careful not to give anyone a chance to say a single bad word against her.
Quote #6
"I am planning what can be done," she would tell people, "and that kind Caroline Abbott is helping me. It is no business of either of us, but we are getting to feel that the baby must not be left entirely to that horrible man. It would be unfair to little Irma; after all, he is her half-brother." (5.158)
We can't help rolling our eyes at Mrs. Herriton's effortless ability to tell lies. It's so obvious that she wishes Lilia never had a baby in the first place. But in front of people, Mrs. Herriton plays the role of the concerned, lovely grandmother who only wants to do what's best for the poor child. Lies, all lies!