A man named John Wright has been found dead in his home, and his wife, Mrs. Wright, is arrested. The sheriff, a lawyer, and Mr. Hale go to the house to investigate the crime. They are joined by Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters, who come to gather some personal things for Mrs. Wright. While the men search for strong evidence, they do not pay attention to the small details in the kitchen. The two women, however, begin to notice signs of Mrs. Wright’s difficult and lonely life...