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FOLLOWING THE BEE LINE 
just as soon go out as simply equipped as “le 
Bourdon”—with a box and piece of glass to put 
over it, or a tumbler (and cap!) with which to 
catch the bees and some honey comb as bait. 
The best “set-up” for the box is where one can 
get a clear, unobstructed view in all directions, or 
at least where the immediate surroundings are in 
the open. One bee is caught at a time and intro¬ 
duced to the honeycomb, which should be placed 
on a fence post, stone wall, or boulder—something 
a few feet up from the ground so that the over¬ 
head circling and departure of the bees may be 
watched with least discomfort of position. Several 
can be started at the same time if they are caught 
quickly. 
Mr. Vaughan always emphasizes the point of 
making a strong initial line, thus getting the bee-line 
firmly fixed and easy to follow. Also, if time runs 
short, it will be an easy matter to “pick up the line” 
the next day, or even several days later, as the bees 
will be on the lookout and will be making frequent 
visits to the spot where they secured such a delightful 
and unexpected “free lunch.” It is really the robbing 
instinct in bees of which the bee-hunter takes 
advantage, exposing sweets for their temptation and 
encouraging them to partake. They get in the same 
