“And that accounts for the reason they are so good!” exclaimed Lily. “I thought you couldn’t get pies like these at the village bakery.”
“Girls,” suggested Frances, “let’s write Mrs. Henry a note of thanks when we get back to school, and all sign it.”
“Now Captain,” said Marian, after they had finished eating, “do tell us about some of your plans for the troop.”
“Yes, do!” the others urged.
“Well, next Friday we admit our new members. From then until spring vacation, we will practice for our play and work for the second class test. During spring vacation, we are to go to a big party at the Boy Scout cabin.”
“How perfect!” exclaimed Ruth enthusiastically.
“After vacation,” the Captain continued, “we will give our play and study for merit badge examinations, and take some hikes—maybe one over-night hike—learning about trees and flowers. And, if any of you girls want to go out for the Pioneer badge, the Boy Scouts said they would show us how to build a cabin.”
“It would be wonderful to have our own cabin!” said Ethel.
“And, of course, you know, after that comes vacation and our week of camping. But nobody can go camping who is not at least a second-class scout.”
“Oh, it’s all so exciting!” exclaimed Ruth. “I’m so glad I’m a Girl Scout!”