Beth: Hello Oscar, shock in out family as my brother's wife died yesterday from a bee sting.
Beth: This type of news makes one take stock and appreciate life and loved one.
Oscar: Oh my dear Beth, so very very sorry to hear about the woman. A shock indeed.
Oscar: What was it apart from a sting? An allergy?
Beth: Yes allergy.
Oscar: Of course one becomes more aware of the precious life. How fragile we all are!
Oscar: How old was she?
Beth: Mid 50s.
Oscar: That's terrible. So sad... How is your bro coping?
Beth: Don't know really. He sent me the message at noon about what happened and that she'd been taken to hospital. And a few hours later that she passed away. I phoned him but he couldn't talk.
Oscar: And the rest of their family? Children?
Beth: None. They live a very secluded life.
Oscar: Are they the guys with a lemon plantation in Kirkwood who found us accommodation there?
Beth: Yip.
Oscar: Bill only talked with your bro on the phone. You know. A nice chap.
Oscar: Will you be going to Kirkwood for funeral?
Beth: Dunno yet. Probably. But she came from Knysna. Has a family there I think. Maybe they'll want to bury her there.
Oscar: Oh Beth. it's so terrible. I really don't know what to say.
Beth: It's ok Oscar. Thank you for your sympathy.
Oscar: Yes, sure.You have it. Also from Bill.
Beth's brother's wife, mid 50's, died of bee sting allergy. Beth doesn't know about the funeral arrangements yet. 