Exposition

Conflict

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Jones is coming home from work around 11 PM.

Roger attempts to steal Mrs. Jones's purse but ends up breaking the strap and dropping it. Clearly, she notices it and demands him to pick it up.

Mrs. Jones notices Roger's face is dirty, so Mrs. Jones decides to take him home to clean it. When at her house, Roger explains that he wanted money to buy blue suede shoes.

As Mrs. Jones is sitting on the day bed after Roger finishes washing his face, Roger is left with the decision to run out the door or stay.

Mrs. Jones tells Roger that she has done wrong things in her life as well. She leaves the room and prepares food for them to eat. Roger decides he doesn't want to be mistrusted by Mrs. Jones, so he sits where Mrs. Jones can see what he's doing. They eat and Mrs. Jones tells Roger about her job.

After eating and talking with Roger, Mrs. Jones gives him $10 to buy the shoes he wanted. Speechless, Roger decides to thank her but doesn't get the chance to. Then he leaves.