Question

Which line of dialogue in this excerpt from Susan Glaspell's Trifles suggests that the attorney believes women are incapable of plotting? COUNTY ATTORNEY: No, Peters, it's all perfectly clear except a reason for doing it. But you know juries when it comes to women. If there was some definite thing. Something to show—something to make a story about—a thing that would connect up with this strange way of doing it— (The women's eyes meet for an instant. Enter HALE from outer door.) HALE: Well, I've got the team around. Pretty cold out there. COUNTY ATTORNEY: I'm going to stay here a while by myself, (to the SHERIFF) You can send Frank out for me, can't you? I want to go over everything. I'm not satisfied that we can't do better. SHERIFF: Do you want to see what Mrs Peters is going to take in? (The LAWYER goes to the table, picks up the apron, laughs.) COUNTY ATTORNEY: Oh, I guess they're not very dangerous things the ladies have picked out. (Moves a few things about, disturbing the quilt pieces which cover the box. Steps back) No, Mrs Peters doesn't need supervising. For that matter, a sheriff's wife is married to the law. Ever think of it that way, Mrs Peters? MRS PETERS: Not—just that way.

Answer 1

Answer: The last time the county attorney speaks. He says that when they are through Mrs.Wright may have something more serious to worry about than her preserves namely being convicted of the crime.