Pamela, Again, the idea of her at the piers is pure invention as is the love affair. What ever happened to the real Abigail Williams has been the subject of much speculation and no real information. I believe that the day may come when a good geneaologist will figure out what became of this eleven year old girl, but there is just about zero chance that she had any romantic connection to Proctor. I have often wondered why Miller used Abigail Williams, who was historically impossible for the role he chose for her rather than Marry Warren, who was his servant and was old enough for an affair--not that I think Proctor had one with her I add quickly. But artists work their own way, and Miller is a brilliant one. At the same time, I think it is unfortunate that most people think of the Salem episode as sexual drama rather than the actual tragedy it was; that sexual invention obscures the real courage and religious faith that was central to many of the victims, especially those executed. Cheers, Bernie