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"I've got a little 'apple, bee' on my ball – I've won with those balls before, it's my little good luck thing and it worked today," he said.

The only amusement for a time was one or two husking parties, and an "apple bee" at the Murches'.

In country villages is found The Apple Bee with buzzing sound.

As to its food,—the Apple Bee Is fond of doughnuts, cheese and tea.

But, to tell you the truth, Roger, I am quite jealous of you, as you are now able to go out into the forest by yourself, and meet with all sorts of adventures; whilst I, alas! am compelled to stay at home, with no other amusement than occasionally a ‘sewing’ or an ‘apple bee.’