“Young Gillian Owens: [about the Owens’ ancestor, Maria] Is that why they wanted to hang her? Because she was a witch?
Aunt Frances Owens: The fact that she was a bit of a heartbreaker didn't help. Nor did it help that most of her lovers had wives on the hanging committee.”
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