Who Done It?

Who is the father? Although most don't want to admit it, the question has been on everyone's mind ever since Hester began showing signs of her pregnancy. She still to this day has not spoken about or shown any indication about who the father might be. She and that young girl of hers live secluded in the forest, away from most people, presumably to avoid any type of interaction as much as possible. if the father is still around, which is possible yet idiotic, then he has done a superb job of hiding his sin and blending in among the other men of the settlement. Although, because no man has claimed the child as of yet and the mystery is still unsolved, it has caused a great stir. many find themselves questioning whether or not it is possible that the men in their lives could be guilty and therefore the second half of the devils coin. Distrust is growing to be more common. I will say this --  if the man who is responsible for fathering this bastard child does become remorseful and decides to expose himself holding himself accountable, there will great peace of mind within the settlement. Also depending on who this man is, many will condemn him. regardless, the settlement will never allow him to remain within it and he will most likely be banish to another town, up north presumably.  The only reason Hester is still a part of the fringe of society is because the leaders took pity on her. Foolish men.

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