Monday, 4 April 2011

Diary of Betty Parris- February 1692:

This will be a short entry, my dear diary, since I am rarely allowed time to myself anymore.  Because Abigail and I have continued to display illness and strange fits, Father has decided that I am to go and live at the Sewall house.   I am going to miss my playmate Abigail and I hope she can visit me there.  Abigail told me she feels it has been exhilarating having such control over the adults and I have to agree.   I fear with my leaving, this will be the end of the wonderful fun we have had together.  Despite the excitment we have experienced lately, I must confess that a part of me is relieved that I am being sent away now because the energy it has taken to present myself as possessed during all hours of the day is exhausting at times!

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