“‘Article VI. A Scout is a friend to animals.
“‘Article VII. A Scout obeys the orders of his parents, Patrol Leader or Scout Master without question; even if he gets an order he does not like he must do as sailors and soldiers do.
“‘Article VIII. A Scout smiles and whistles under all circumstances.
“‘Article IX. A Scout is thrifty—that is, he saves every penny he can and puts it in the bank.’
“Now, young gentlemen,” went on Mr. Trevor as he concluded the list of articles of the Scout Law, “you ought to have a fair idea of what it means to be a Boy Scout. I think it a grand idea. I invited you here to explain it as well as I could. I want Art to be a Boy Scout. Would you like to do it?” he asked, turning toward his son.
“You bet—I mean, I certainly would,” answered Art promptly.
“How many other boys would like to join a patrol?”
So unanimous was the response that it seemed ridiculous to ask for negatives.
“I congratulate you all, boys,” exclaimed Mr. Trevor proudly. “And this being Sunday, I want each boy to go home and talk it over with his parents, and those who get permission or don’t change their minds are asked to come here at eight o’clock to-morrow evening to arrange and select a patrol leader. And I want to add that it will give me great pleasure, if you will permit it, to present each member with a complete uniform.”