Abigail regards Elizabeth as a barrier to her happiness, and she believes that if Elizabeth is removed, she will be able to have John. Abigail also accuses Elizabeth of spreading falsehoods about her across the community. Although Abigail hates Elizabeth, she doesn't intend to hurt her. In chapter 10, after seeing Elizabeth get shot by Burt Reynolds, Abigail feels guilty for having contributed to her sister's death. She decides to go to town to confess her guilt to Mr. Gault, only to find out from Mrs. Gault that Elizabeth has already left. Enraged, Abigail goes back home and threatens to tell everyone what really happened between herself and John if they ever try to stop her from leaving. When John tries to prevent her from going, she hits him over the head with a rock and runs away. In chapter 11, after hearing that Elizabeth is alive, Abigail realizes that she was just using John and that she still loves him. She then goes back home to tell him that she still loves him and that there is no need for them to be enemies. However, when John tries to stop her from leaving again, she hits him over the head with another rock and runs off once more. Thus, Abigail shows very little love for Elizabeth but rather sees her as a threat to her relationship with John.