But then, you see, that merely on the general principle of denouncing all who set themselves in opposition to the so-called afflicted circle, Dulcibel would be accused of witchcraft." "Well, for my part, I think the whole affair can only be accounted for as being a piece of what we men of the world, who do not belong to any church, call devilishness," said Master Raymond hotly.
"You see," responded Master Putnam, "that you men of the world have to come to the same conclusion that we church members do.

You impute it to 'devilishness' and we to being 'possessed by the devil.' It is about the same thing.

And now give me an idea of your latest plans.

Perhaps I can forward them in some way, either here or at Salem.".