What is most like a bee in May?

“Well, let me think: perhaps—” you say;

Bravo! you’re guessing well to-day.

[Answer]

212.

Three sisters at breakfast were feeding the cat;

The first gave it sole: Puss was grateful for that;

The next gave it salmon, which Puss thought a treat;

The third gave it herring, which Puss wouldn’t eat.

(Explain the conduct of the cat.)