In addition 7,337 servants and handmaids joined in, boosting the population to 49,697. Marthas, Wives and Econowives perceive Handmaids as promiscuous and are taught to scorn them. Both "handmaids" of God bore sons through divine intervention who were uniquely dedicated to God. Meanwhile, Parisina with her faithful Imelda and her other handmaids are resting in the garden. It was founded by the Sisters of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Moira eventually manages to escape while other Handmaids graduate from the Centre. The women in training to be Handmaids whisper names across their beds at night. When Barkamaris brought her home, Rawwal took her and her handmaids instead. However, while being re-educated as handmaids, they surreptitiously share their names with each other. Joining them are handmaids who fail to bear a child after three two-year assignments. Handmaids are never alone and are expected to police each other's behaviour.