Carrington approached with a grave face, took the child, who appeared to be about four years old, and gently pinched his face to examine him.

The woman sobbed, “My son was eating a peach by himself, and I didn't notice when he swallowed the pit."

As Carrington continued his examination, Norah took the boy, placed one hand above his navel, clenched it into a fist, and with her other hand, patted his belly forcefully.