The Split Cherry Tree summary of Pa

 If Pa Saxton was here today he would be surprised by all the new things and technology today. He believed in about two things the fairness in everybody and that a man should work to pay off debts to make a honest living. If it wasn't for his son dave getting in trouble that involved him paying a dollar he would still be in the dark following his old traditions today. When he saw that is boy had to pay while four friends got off free he was still trying following his old rules and was about to pull dave out of school. The teacher was lucky enough to convince him that his son was learning or there would be a bullet in his head.
Once the teacher talked enough sense into him the really started to bond. Pa learned that their is newer science, inventions, and discoveries being made. He also learned about germs and how they grow on your teeth. The teacher learned about how every one should work to pay off debts not just pay with green. So I guess by the end of the day the teacher taught an old dog some new tricks.