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ACT III.
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
She should not.
HESTER
And the man should be punished in the same way?
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
In the same way. And the children, if there are children, in the same way also?
HESTER
Yes, it is right that the sins of the parents should be visited on the children. It is a just law. It is God's law.
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
It is one of God's terrible laws. [Moves away to fireplace.]
HESTER
You are distressed about your son leaving you, Mrs. Arbuthnot?
MRS. ARBUTHNOT
Yes.
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