In this passage from "the minister's black veil" the minister's hancée
inquires about the black vell. what concern does she express to him?
from "the minister's black vell"
"what grievous affliction hath befallen you," she earnestly inquired,
"that you should thus darken your eyes forever? "
"if it be a sign of mourning," replied mr. hooper, "i, perhaps, like most
other mortals, have sorrows dark enough to be typined by a black
veil."
"but what if the world will not believe that it is the type of an innocent
sorrow? " urged elizabeth "beloved and respected as you are, there
may be whispers that you hide your face under the consciousness of
secret sin. for the sake of your holy office, do away this scandall"

1.she feels that his wearing of the black veil will likely harm the reputation of the minister.

2.she suspects that he is guilty of committing a terrible sin that he is
keeping secret.

3.she feels sorrow of her own and dislikes being reminded of it by the
appearance of the veil.

4.she thinks he is innocent of wrongdoing and wishes that he would not
be so sorrowful.