Young Goodman Brown and Other Hawthorne Short Stories

What arguement does Elizabeth use to try to persuade Mr.Hooper to remove his veil?

In the minister black veil

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She wonders if people may think her husband is hiding behind some scandal and secret sinful acts.

"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 scandal!"