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What are some words/phrases in the introductory stage direction that might give us some clues: as to what the life of the Wrights used to be like? as to what might have happened the night before?

What are some words/phrases in the introductory stage direction that might give us some clues:as to what the life of the Wrights used to be like?as to what might have happened the night before?Why is it that they remain silent and close to one another until the men leave the room?

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There is clearly a sense that something happened, a confrentation the night before.

gloomy kitchen, and left without having been put in order—unwashed pans under the sink, a loaf of bread outside the bread-box, a dish-towel on the table—other signs of incompleted work.