What happened between Elizabeth and the Reverend?

The
minister and his fianc©e, Elizabeth, have a fundmanetal difference of opinion on matters of
trust, faith, and love. Although the minister apparently begins wearing the veil as an
experiment, he soon becomes so attached to it that he cannot contemplate giving it up. He
refuses to believe that a simple action can create such a large divide in the town. While the
minister sees his behavior as evidence of piety, others are puzzled and often frightened by his
appearance and, even more, by his rigid attitude. Elizabeth believes that he should honor her
wishes because of their love for each other, while he sees her requests as evidence that she
does not trust him to know what is right. His strict adherence to his own beliefs is
overwhelming and even frightening to the young woman. When he refuses even to lift a corner of
the veil, she breaks off their engagement.