When they had gathered on the porch for their last evening together,
Joyce stole up to Grandma's chair and said softly, "Tonight you must
tell us the very best bee story that you know."
"It couldn't be better than the one about Bee Content," said Don.
"I shall tell you about the bee that is perhaps the most important of
all," said Grandma thoughtfully. "It does wonderful things for those who
listen to its buzz; but those who refuse to listen are sure to be sorry
afterward. It is called Bee Prayerful." The children were eager to hear
the story, so Grandma began at once:
"William Sutherland was a boy who lived in the state of Maryland. When
he was thirteen years old, he gave his heart to God and became a Christian.
After that he would often steal away alone and spend a few minutes talking
to God.
"When he was fourteen, Willie began to work in the bank as an errand
boy. The banker soon found that he was honest, and trusted him with large
sums of money. One of his errands was to carry the payroll to a mill
town several miles away. He made this trip every two weeks; and he always
set out in the afternoon, and returned the following morning.
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