Henry and the Bees

Henry and the Bees is a magazine story.

Plot
One morning, Henry wakes up cross to find a swarm of bees buzzing around the sheds. Henry wishes they would go away but his driver is sure they will be gone when they return later in the day.

Unfortunately for Henry, the bees are still there when he returns and there seems to be even more than ever. Henry's driver believes a nest may have been built in the sheds' roof beams and they have to find a way to get rid of them so they do not accidently sting anyone.

The Fat Controller is informed and, while he is fond of bees, he knows they do not belong in the sheds. He tells Henry's crew that they must smoke them out. Henry's fire is made very hot and the doors and windows are shut to trap the steam inside the sheds. As soon as the sheds become full of steam, the windows are open again and the bees fly away. Next day, Henry sees a beehive in a tree and says that is the only place the bees "bee-long".

Character

 * Henry
 * Sir Topham Hatt