Their hands dropped to their sides.
“Patrol Leader Wright,” commanded Miss Phillips, “lead in the Scout Laws.”
Frances stepped in front of the group, saluted the Captain, and the girls repeated with her:
“A Girl Scout’s honor is to be trusted.
A Girl Scout is loyal.
A Girl Scout’s duty is to be useful and to help others.
A Girl Scout is a friend to all, and a sister to every other Girl Scout.
A Girl Scout is courteous.
A Girl Scout is a friend to animals.
A Girl Scout obeys orders.