Part One, Chapter 6 Summary

Ellie is invited to a quilting party where she witnesses one of the Amish ladies insisting Katie stay away from her infant child, suggesting a mistrust of Katie that was not present until the recent events on the farm. During this episode, Ellie's cell phone rings. The call is from Stephen, her longtime lover, who believes Ellie has moved to the Fisher farm in order to get his attention. Ellie tells him she needs him to give her a little space. Back in the house, Ellie discovers the party has ended, but Sarah does not seem either surprised or upset about the situation. Ellie then goes to find Katie and witnesses a conversation between Katie and her longtime beau, Samuel. There seems to be a lack of emotion between the couple but Ellie puts this down to the Amish...