DADDY PUT SOMETHING INSIDE MY SISTER’S BELLY,” A LITTLE GIRL SAID WHEN SHE ARRIVED AT THE POLICE STATION WITH HER TWIN SISTER 

Children who arrive in the middle of a storm pulling another child in a shopping cart have already learned too much about sudden movements.

“Easy, sweetheart,” he said, lowering his voice. “You’re safe. What happened?”

The girl did not answer right away. Water dripped from her sleeves onto the floor. It gathered around her shoes in a small dark halo.

“Where’s your mom?” Miller asked.

“She’s sick,” the girl whispered. “Real sick.”