Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter

               Chapter 2
   
        Many men and women waited outside
     the prison and in the market place
     for the committed, Hester Prynne, to
     make   her appearance.  They judged
     her. Some said the punishment wasn’t
     harsh enough.
        When the prison door opened and she
     came forth, they saw the fancy *A* on
     her chest. They were impressed with its
     craftsmanship, however some were 
     jealous.
        Hester walked through the market
     place to a platform. She had to stand
     and face the people. Even the Governor
     and several of his counselors, a judge,  
     a general, and the minister of the town
     were present. Although, they stood or 
     sat in the balcony of the meeting house.
        Hester envisioned other places and
     times to ease her pain, but this was
     reality!