The Crucible “I am a good girl. I’m proper” (1057). Abigail Williams said these words in defense of her actions. Is she good and proper? In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, Abigail lied about other characters, saying that they were witches and had sold their souls to Satan. This was not the start, but it was a very important piece of the story: the story of Abigail’s evil nature. Abigail Williams worked as a mid-wife for the Proctor’s. While working as a mid-wife to Elizabeth Proctor, Abigail started having an affair with Elizabeth’s husband John. In the mean time, Elizabeth Proctor suspected the affair. Her suspicion led to Abigail’s dismissal from the Proctor’s household. John P