There was both truth and error in the impression; the child and mother were estranged, but through Hester’s fault, not Pearl’s. Since the latter rambled from her side, another inmate had been admitted within the circle of the mother’s feelings, and so modified the aspect of them all, that Pearl, the returning wanderer, could not find her wonted place, and hardly knew where she was.
Pearl was feeling left out. The only thing she knew was her mom by her side. She didnt know where she was without her mom. And know that there is someone knew by her moms side. She doesnt want to have anything change. Kids usually don't like change in their life. So she doesn't know where to go or what to do without her mom.
Watch out for surface/summary-level commentary as they are really not analysis.
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