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Another accused Boston witch, known as Goodwife Ann Glover or Goody Glover, was hanged in the city in 1688.

“A married woman of middling status was usually called Goodwife or Dame, while lower-status women didn’t get any honorific at all.”

“Now I remember this wood,” said John, nodding his head, “though it was but once I went through it. It is of great size, but there is a woodman’s cottage I recall wherein we can shelter for the night. I found the woodman and his goodwife courteous and kindly folk, willing to share what they have.”

"Come then. Goodwife Willingson will be waiting supper for us."

Goodwife Willingson had packed a cold meal for us, and we chose an inviting spot in the shade of an ancient oak.