It was opened. The queen was standing quite near to it with the two
wreaths still in her hands. All eyes were turned to see why the king
had said, "Open the window."
The next moment two bees flew eagerly in. Then came another and
another. All flew to the flowers in the queen's right hand. Not one of
the bees so much as looked at those in her left hand.
"O Queen of Sheba, the bees have given you my answer," then said
Solomon.
And the queen said, "You are wise, King Solomon. You gather knowledge
from the little things which common men pass by unnoticed."
King Solomon lived three thousand years ago. He built a great temple
in Jerusalem, and was famous for his wisdom.