(Exposition) 

 “Id like to inquire about a lot,” the old man said, the effort of decision evident in his voice. “At my age you never know.’’  (Pg. 115)

 (Rising Action)

“haven’t you something out of the way, sort of hard to find? I don’t want relatives-nosing about, you know.” (pg.116)

 (Rising Action)

“she slipped it into a box marked pending, and the old man wondered what, under the circumstances, pending might mean.” (pg.118)

 (Rising Action)

“Something prompted Mr.Jerome to intrude on the old man’s privacy-Perhaps a word or two of comfort.” (pg.119)

(Climax)

“How dare you operate a beehive in this cemetery?” (pg.119)

 (Falling action)

“You sell the honey?” Jerome was shocked. “Maybe it was just beginners luck,” old man Blake replied modestly, “but those twenty-dollar Beginners Beekeeping Outfits certainly work wonders.” (pg.120)

 (Falling Action)

“Mr.Jerome, I have done you a great service. Your flowers have never been so magnificent or plentiful.” (pg.120)

 (Denouement)

“Mr.Jerome, I have reached an important decision: I should like to buy another lot.” (pg.121)