The Old Nurse's Story
How does Miss Furnivall react when she hears Miss Rosamond's story of why she ran off that cold winter day?
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When she hears Miss Rosamond's story of why she ran off, Miss Furnivall becomes frantic. She pleads with Hester to keep Miss Rosamond away from the little girl saying "It will lure her to death!" (7). Miss Furnivall then begins to yell, "Whilst Thou never forgive! It is many a long year ago" (7).