Question

What does Laurie's father mean, on page 474, when he says "Bound to be people like Charles in the world. Might as well meet them now as later"?

Answer 1

He means that there will be lot of bad influences for her daughter in future and she will have to learn to face them

Step-by-step explanation:

The question refer to the short story "Charles From the Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.