The Bee-Master of Warrilow

"The Bee-Master of Warrilow" by Tickner Edwardes, is a story set in the early 1900s that tells about a bee-keeper and his bee-garden during the winter. The story begins on a January day with frost everywhere, where the Bee-Master thinks about how the cold weather makes things difficult for his bees, especially because of birds called blue-tits that try to eat them. The Bee-Master carries a shotgun as he watches his bees, showing he knows a lot about how they act and how to keep them safe. He works with a person visiting, and talks about both old stories and new ways of taking care of bees, showing he likes to mix old traditions with modern ideas. The writing makes the reader feel calm but also shows the hard work of taking care of a bee-garden.