Evasion

This afternoon I heard Sam crying in the living room and had the following conversation with my 5-year-old.

Me:  Madeline, why is Sam crying?

Madeline:  I don't know.

Me:  (in mom voice) Madeline...

Madeline:  He fell.

Me:  How did he fall?

Madeline:  Something hit him.

Me:  What hit him?

Madeline:  ...  Me.