Illustrations 
Slanderer. known and despised, still attempting to injure, 
like a bee which has lost its sting still 
attempting to sting. 
Immorality. Bees neglected and suffered to want disposed to steal, 
tempted by improper [illegible] of honey, men neglected. 
Loafing bees. Disposed to sting, idle men have time for mischief. 
Strong stocks like rich men, roll up wealth with ease, to get up to 
a moderate strength like asters first $1000. [illegible] hive in large 
glass and put it in an Italian hive 



