Monday, 4 April 2011

Diary of Betty Parris- January 1692:

Our fourth winter in the house has been very unsatisfactory due to unseasonably frigid weather.  Our home has been very chilly and damp and I am afraid that I am catching a cold.  I now have a fever, sore throat and cough but mother has been very good to me and has assisted me with much care.  I began to complain of an upset stomach which has accorded me much attention and so lately I have been behaving strangely by dashing about and diving under furniture.  It soon became a game as Abigail has joined in and is beginning to do the same.  Abigail and I have told the other girls who come to play with us what we have been up to and so they too are now acting afflicted which upsets the adults and makes it more fun.
Father has begun to think our behavior is being caused as a judgment upon him.  Maybe we should stop our little game?

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