1. Exposition
  • “I’d like to inquire about a lot” (Page 115)

 

  1. Rising Action
  • “Haven’t you something out of the way, sort of hard to find? I don’t want relatives interfering – nosing about, you know.” (Page 116)
  • “Is the purchaser allowed to visit at any time?” – “Come as often as you like” (Page 116)
  • “During the ensuing year old man Blake made periodic visits” – “Something prompted Mr. Jerome to intrude on the old man’s privacy.” (Page 118)

 

  1. Climax
  • “How dare you operate a beehive in this cemetary” (Page 119)

 

  1. Falling Action
  • “I’m not a soliciting business. The bees are just going about their normal and natural pursuits. Besides, Rose Haven Nectar brings a special price.” “You sell the honey?” (Page 120)

 

  • “look here, I won’t have it. You must stop this at once!” “Why should you want me to stop?” For obvious reasons: we can’t have the mourners stung.” (Page 120)

 

  1. Denouement
  • “The old man straightened and looked at him proudly. “Mr. Jerome, I have reached an important decision: I should like to buy another lot.” (Page 121)

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