The Plot

The story under analysis is an example of a closed plot structure, as all the elements of traditional plot structure are present. Exposition refers to the touching of dreams and warnings problem by the narrator and presentation of his recollection of dreams that have come true. The initiating incident is cook`s dream about Bill`s falling and the fulfilment of it. In the rising action several episodes connected with this second sight occur and Joseph asks the cook to help him with the wedding cancellation. The climax as the point of the greatest conflict is their coming home when Joseph sees Emily and understands his mistake. Falling action presents conversation at home when Emily decides to cast aside Joseph. The denouement of the story is Joseph`s leaving: he understands that there`s nothing to do and gives up. 

Still the end of the story gives us some foreshadowing:

"Good-night all," he ses. Then he went to the front door and opened it, and arter standing there a moment came back as though he 'ad forgotten something. 

"Are you coming along now?" he ses to the cook. 

"Not just yet," ses the cook, very quick. 

"I'll wait outside for you, then," ses Joseph, grinding his teeth. "Don't be long".

So we can predict that the cook will have to pay for it.