Mrs. putnam is described in the stage directions as “a twisted soul of forty­give, a death­ridden woman, haunted by dreams.” which line from the text, spoken by mrs. putnam, corresponds with this description? it is a providence the thing is out now! it is a providence. now, goody ann, they only thought that were a witch, and i am certain there be no element of witchcraft here. i’d not call it sick; the devil’s touch is heavier than sick. it’s death, y’know, it’s death drivin’ into them, forked and hoofed. i cannot blink what i saw, abigail, for my enemies will not blink it. i saw a dress lying on the grass.