And Drone was led away feebly protesting, but encouraged already by the promise of something to eat.
"And Glucose," cried Honey Girl, "I shall take care of, ladies," bowing to her court ladies who surrounded the throne. "Glucose will be my understudy. When I feel sick and tired and headachy she will attend court for me, and that she may never again enter into a conspiracy to rob me of my throne, she shall always wear her label, but under her dress."
Glucose fell on her knees at Honey Girl's feet and covered her hands with kisses.
"Let me be always your servant, dear Queen, and I will prove that there is some good in Glucose after all."
Every one was much affected by her repentance, and was convinced that thereafter she would lead a good and useful life. Which I am glad to say she did.
"And now, Billy Bounce, for your reward," said Honey Girl.
"I ask no reward," said Billy earnestly, "except that some day when I am grown up and General Manager of the Messenger Service you will marry me."
Honey Girl blushed and hung her head at this unexpected reply, and then smiling at Billy said, "Maybe."
"Hurrah! Maybe is will be in Beeland," cried everybody, and Mr. Gas shook Billy warmly by the hand and whispered, "That's what comes of keeping your courage up."