It’s not too late, don’t worry. We can still be together, forever. All you have to do is confess to Danforth. John, I want you to understand, I never wished for any of this to happen. I just sought to free you from your dreadful wife. I knew you would never leave her. You are a good man. Goody Proctor is an evil woman. It was necessary that I replace her. I would have succeeded too, but you accused me. Vengeance? How could you think I wanted vengeance? Why did you blacken my name, John? You took my kind actions for granted and tried to ruin me. Even worse, you tried to ruin your own name. I forgive you though. You have shown me what goodness is. Goody Proctor is holding you back. Oh how I wish you could switch places with her right now. You would be free and she would be suffering. Please forgive me for saying such a cruel thing, but your wife brings me no joy.
I must tell you, I am going away. Staying in Salem is not safe for me right now. I’m sure you will understand. After your attempt to destroy me, everyone has become suspicious. Andover has overthrown their court, they do not believe in witchcraft. I am fearful that will occur in Salem. If it does, I will be hanged. By the time you read this, Mercy Lewis and I will be ready to board the ship. Don’t wait; you must hurry if you want to meet up with us.
I’ll never forget the night you pulled me from my bed. I haven’t stopped dreaming and praying for the day we would be together again. Every night I hope you come by, but you never do. You already left me once, John. Please do not leave me again. To be alone would be unbearable. I promise it is not possible to have a better wife than me. The light from heaven will shine upon us when we meet again.
All my love,
Abigail
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