Part One, Chapter 7 Summary

Samuel summons Katie out of bed that night with a flashlight, a traditional act of courting in the Amish community. Samuel confesses to Katie that he has been wishing that her baby was his as well. This causes Katie to recall a time alone with Adam when he took her to a bridge to see if she could sense a ghost he knew to live there. Katie felt the ghost, but most importantly, she connected with Adam, sharing a few kisses with him under the bridge.

Katie, Ellie, and Sarah are canning pickles in the kitchen when Lizzie returns to the farm, still hunting for a motive in the case. Ellie rushes Katie upstairs to keep the detective from interviewing her. Instead, Lizzie interviews Sarah, Levi, and Samuel. From Sarah, Lizzie learns little except that there was once another...