The Warmest
Chillingworth stops her as she heads toward town, and tells her that he is ready to be her father, but she refuses him, desperate to get to Dimmesdale. Chillingworth laments that he has caused the only child he ever cared for to come to harm. Hester, out searching for Pearl, finds him and tries to shake information about Pearl’s whereabouts and safety out of him. He finally relents and indicates that Pearl has gone back to town, unharmed for now but due to die by noon. Hester takes Chillingworth captive and they return to town. (The Warmest)
Performed by Wayne Schroder
