Victor David Sjöström

“ What hath she done?"
"Truly a man of God! He hath compassion for the blackest sinner."
"Thou shalt not be branded alone! Together we must stand, thou and I!"
"I——I am the guilty one, Hester! I must share thy punishment."
"And make me suffer doubly——to know that I have helped destroy thee——"
"Thou hast no right to tear down the ideals of thy followers who look to thee for guidance."
"Atone! Atone for both of us—with thy good work—"
"We may never see each other again, but I will have comfort in beholding thy life of devotion and service." ”

“ Judge not—for only the eyes of God may see into the heart of a sinner!"
"An inspired sermon! Never hath he spoken so eloquently!"
"When are we going on the ship, mother?"
"The ship that takes thee and Hester away takes me!"
"Yes, everything is ready. Come on board at sunset."
"Dost think thou shalt ever have happiness? I shall always follow thee!"
"People of New England! At last!——At last! I stand where I should have stood five years since——with Hester Prynne!"
"Believe him not! His mind is unbalanced by his illness. He accuses himself falsely!" ”

“ But Hester's happy child reflected the hope that still lay in her mother's heart.
"Mother, why does the minister put his hand over his heart?"
"Stay! I would question the brat——as to her soul."
"My mother picked me from a rosebush."
"Heard ye ever such blasphemy! She is possessed of the Devil."
"Thou art ill, reverend sir. We are frightened by thy weakness——"
"Spare thyself, Master Dimmesdale. ”