Pearl and I were released today. We were in there for a long time, but Pearl and I are finally out. While I was in jail, my husband was our physician. I am afraid that he will find out the identity of Pearl’s father and seek vengeance. I refuse to let this happened! I do not feel free, even after being released. People are going to look at me in a negative way, just because of my past. Preachers will have a finger to point and it will be at the scarlet letter on my bosom. Can anyone remember me for the person I was before my sin? Poor Pearl! She has to live as a sinful child and people will think badly of her .If I had never committed adultery, I would not have had Pearl. Part of me rejoices over my treasure, but I regret the rest. Pearl has
