1) Exposition
“I’d like to inquire about a lot,” the old man said, the effort of his decision evident in his voice. (115)

2) Rising Action
“Please sign here.” Mr. Jerome pushed the document towards him. The old man signed in a shaky hand. (118)

3) Rising Action
During the ensuing year old man Blake made periodic visits to his lot. All the workmen in the cemetery knew him by name. (118)

4) Rising Action
On the other side of the thicket he was surprised to find Mr. Blake stooping over a high, square, white box, intent on fixing something. A bee circled slowly overhead, then dove for it’s target. (119)

5) Climax
Then it was that Mr. Jerome began to understand. The full implications left him aghast. There was no precedent for this in all cemetery history. “How dare you operate a beehive in this cemetery?” (119)

6) Falling Action
“It’s on my property. I purchased it, did I not?” “No business such as this is allowed with this sanctuary.” (119)

7) Falling Action
“Mr. Jerome, I have done you a great service. Your flowers have never been so magnificent or plentiful.” “That’s true,” he was forced to admit. (120)

8) 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.” (121)