THE KING AND THE BEES



One day King Solomon was sitting on his throne, and his great men were
standing around him.

Suddenly the door was thrown open and the Queen of Sheba came in.

"O King," she said, "in my own country, far, far away, I have heard
much about your power and glory, but much more about your wisdom. Men
have told me that there is no riddle so cunning that you can not solve
it. Is this true?"

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"It is as you say, O Queen," answered Solomon.

"Well, I have here a puzzle which I think will test your wisdom. Shall
I show it to you?"

"Most certainly, O Queen."

Then she held up in each hand a beautiful wreath of flowers. The
wreaths were so nearly alike that none of those who were with the king
could point out any difference.