the women-folks liked the telephones, and that in this
lonesome stretch of road it would be a good thing--well, I
said to Harry that that was what I was going to say--
though I said at the same time that I didn't know as what
his wife wanted made much difference to John --"

Mr. Hale's explanation of his reason for visiting the Wrights' house
primarily
O a. hints at motivation for the murder
O b. establish a timeline for the crown attorney
O c. contradicts his earlier story to the sheriff
O d. annoys his wife who wishes him not to blather