Exposition: ““I’d like to inquire about a lot”

Rising action: ““Haven’t you something out of the way, sort of hard to find? I don’t want relatives interfering —nosing around, you know.” Mr. Jerome studied the map thoughtfully… there were a few white vacancies left “There might be room for just one more off Willow Walk here” “Needs a bit of clearing though, and a proper entrance. It would be very private”” (116)

Rising action: “Mr. Jerome… instructed his secretary, Miss Jones, to type the old man’s name on the black line between the small print- Mortimer Blake” (118)

Rising action; ““Good afternoon, Rest Haven” Miss Jones used just the right intonation over the telephone “Services tomorrow at eleven at the chapel” (118)

Climax: “Ouch!” Yelled Mr. Jerome “That cursed bee stung me.”… “How dare you operate a beehive in this cemetery?”, “It’s on my property. I purchased it, did I not”, “No business such as this is allowed on this sanctuary.”… “You sell honey?” Mr. Jerome was shocked.” (119)

Falling action: ““Experienced bee keepers figure one to two hectares of heavy flowering plants for each colony of bees,” The old man went on “Of course, in my small rooming house it was out of question. Then I saw this beautiful land and acquired property of my own.””

Falling action: ““For obvious reasons: we can’t have the mourners stung…”, “Mr. Jerome, I have done you great service. Your flowers have not been so magnificent or plentiful.” (120)

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