Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 48
We have our own way of purifying and pre-serving it, said Deborah. And bee-bread. Can you tell me exactly howto make it ? I asked. That is not allowed,she replied, though itwould do no harm, as noone but a bee could evermake it. It is made ofthe pollen of flowers, andhoney and water; andit wants a… … • And what is that ? I asked. Dont ask ! she replied. It is the greatestsecret of all. Off goes my head, if I tell you ! And by the way, said she, perhaps it will bebetter to say nothing about that Drone business. Perhaps it will, I replied, for I have knownour fairy-queen to imprison one of her…
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