#44
At times, a fearful doubt strove to possess her soul, whether it were not better to send Pearl at once to heaven, and go herself to such futurity as Eternal Justice should provide.
Hester is doubtful, as most parents are, as to if her child will turn out successful. Hester worries that Pearl will become her and in turn fail. This section is bringing that idea back to the table. When Hester states that it may be better to send Pearl to heaven she is saying it might be better to give to another family. Not kill her. Hester would then continue on helping when and where she could.
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