Samuel was silent for a moment. I held my breath, waiting for George to strike the killing blow. Then the Amishman looked up. ‘I am not a smart man, Mr Callahan. I didn’t go to college, like you. I don’t really know what you’re trying to ask me. Yes, I forgave Katie – but not for killing a baby. The only thing I had to forgive Katie for was breaking my heart.’ He hesitated. ‘And I don’t think even you English can put her in jail for that.’
