She should save them as far as possible from pain, and should not kill any animal unnecessarily, not even the smallest of God’s creatures.
8. A Scout Obeys Orders
of her parents, patrol leader, or Captain without question. Even if she gets an order she does not like she must do as soldiers and sailors do—she must carry it out all the same because it is her duty. After she has done it she can come and state any reasons against it; but she must carry out the order at once. That is discipline.
9. A Girl Scout is Cheerful
under all difficulties. When she gets an order she should obey it cheerily and readily, not in a slow, hang-dog sort of way, and should sing even if she dislikes it.
When she is in trouble or in pain it will at once relieve her if she forces herself to smile—to “grin and bear it.”
Scouts never grumble at hardships, nor whine at each other, nor frown when put out.
A Scout goes about with a smile and singing. It cheers her and cheers other people, especially in time of danger, for she keeps it up then all the same.
10. A Scout is Thrifty—