Explanation:

- Option 1: a,b,c,d

- Starts with jumping off the bus, lacks context, not ideal.

- Talks about the front of the woman's home too soon. Finish other details first.

- Option 2: a,d,c,b

- Similar to option 1, starts with an action that lacks initial context.

- Out-of-town placement would make more sense post weather part.

- Option 3: b,c,a,d

- Opens with setting: time and weather ("It was mid-morning and a very cold, bright day").

- Introduces the girl holding the plant ("Holding a potted plant before her, a girl of fourteen").

- Follows with the action and location ("Jumped off the bus in front of the old woman’s home").

- Ends with the setting ("On the outskirts of town").

- Option 4: c,a,b,d

- Starts by introducing girl without setting.

- Later, unnecessary repetition of details about weather in between other events.