Final answer:
Mrs. Hale hints that a cat might have killed Mrs. Wright's bird, and their conversation reveals an investigation into Mrs. Wright’s life changes and the bird’s significance.
Step-by-step explanation:
Meg, as represented by Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters in the play, has formulated a theory concerning the fate of Mrs. Wright's bird. Mrs. Hale implies that a cat might have killed the bird considering it was no longer present and there was a birdcage in the house.
The conversations between the women suggest they are piecing together clues and subtly communicating their suspicions about what transpired in the Wright household – the bird's death being part of a larger, troubling picture.
They discuss various aspects of Mrs. Wright's life and her change in behavior, allowing the audience to infer that the bird's death was significant. Mrs. Peters expresses uncertainty by saying she doesn't think they ought to touch things, indicating a hesitancy to dive deeper into the investigation or a fear of implicating Mrs. Wright further. Mrs. Hale continues to investigate, despite Mrs. Peters' reservations, demonstrating Meg's determination to understand the full story.