COREY. A melancholy end! Who would have thought That Bridget Bishop e'er would come to this? Accused, convicted, and condemned to death For Witchcraft! And so good a woman too!
A FARMER. Good morrow, neighbor Corey.
COREY (not hearing him).
Who is safe?
How do I know but under my own roof
I too may harbor Witches, and some Devil
Be plotting and contriving against me?
FARMER. He does not hear. Good morrow, neighbor Corey!
COREY Good morrow.
FARMER.
Have you seen John Proctor lately?
COREY. No, I have not.
FARMER.
Then do not see him, Corey.
COREY. Why should I not?
FARMER.
Because he's angry with you.
So keep out of his way. Avoid a quarrel.