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__**Chap 7.-**__ Hester has heard that Governor Bellingham is considering removing Pearl from Hester's care. There are rumors going around that Pearl is of demon descent and should be be in better care. Hester wants to convince the Governor to let her keep Pearl. Pearl is seen as different fro mal lthe other children because of the way she is dressed. Hester and Pearl meet with Governor and the three other visitors.


 * Characters-** In this Chapter, Pearl drives off children throwing mud and insults away. Showing that she isn't all bad, or is good in ways. Pearl is like a real life "Scarlet Letter" to Hester.

__**Chap 8.-**__ The Governor explains that for Pearl's own good, it would be better if she was taken away and raise more strictly. Hester defends her Motherhood and says how she can teach better morality. They want to question Pearl to see if her behavior is respectable. Pearl at first does not cooperate, but then answers the question "Who made thee?". Instead of answering properly (like saying god) she says other foolish things. The governor says that he decision to take Pearl is clear, Hester pleads to keep her, and says that Pearl is both her happiness and torture. She looks at Reverend Dimmsedale for support. Wilson thinks Pearl to be a witch, Chillingworth wonders whether analyzing the child's nature could lead to the father. Dimmesdale says to avoid questioning of Pearl. Later, Hester runs into Mistress Hibbins, and says if they would have taken Pearl she would have thought about going to the witches meeting.


 * Characters-** Hester can be without Pearl. Dimmesdale is strangely "attached" or "connected" with Hester and Pearl. Chillingworth is suspicions.


 * Chap 9.-**People in the town fear for Dimmesdale's health. Even though Dimmesdale prefers death to Chillingworths medicines, they spend long hours together.