"This is my fu'st swarm this spring.

I thought the blamed things was goin' to git away, but I've got 'em.

Giner'ly they light on a tree when they're swarmin', or on somethin' green!" "That's why they struck Veazie!" some one shouted from the crowd.
"Can I get up ?" Veazie gasped.

"I'm wetter than the thea!" "Yes, young man, an' I'm 'bliged to ye.

The rest of 'em will find their way to the queen, I guess.