When everything was ready Ayu, holding down the fire block with one foot, held the socket of the drill with the left hand, while with the right she drew the bow rapidly back and forth. In less than a minute there was a tiny spark. Then rapidly growing, flame appeared and a moment later, along the carefully prepared tinder, the fire ran to the kindling beneath the fagots. And then, as the flames rose and began to curl about the fagots all the girls began to sing together the Camp Fire Girl Ode to Fire:
| "Oh Fire! |
| Long years ago when our fathers fought with great animals you were their protection. |
| From the cruel cold of winter you saved them. |
| When they needed food you changed the flesh of beasts into savory food for them. |
| During all the ages your mysterious flame has been a symbol to them for Spirit. |
| So to-night we light our fire in remembrance of the Great Spirit who gave you to us." |
Then each Guardian called the roll of her Camp Fire, and as each girl's ceremonial name was called she answered, "Kolah!"
"That means friend," someone whispered to Bessie and Zara.
"We are to receive two new members to-night," said Mrs. Chester, then. "Wanaka, they come in your Camp Fire. Will you initiate them into the Camp Fire circle?"
Then she sat down, and Wanaka took her place in the centre. Bessie and Zara understood that it was time for them to step forward, and they stood out in the dancing light of the fire, which was roaring up now, and casting its light into the shadows about the circle. All the girls stood up.
Bessie came first, and Wanaka turned to her.
"Is it your desire to become a Camp Fire Girl and follow the law of the Fire?"
And Bessie, who had been taught the form to be followed, answered:
"It is my desire to become a Camp Fire Girl and to obey the law of the Camp Fire, which is to Seek Beauty, Give Service, Pursue Knowledge, Be Trustworthy, Hold on to Health, Glorify Work, Be Happy. This law of the Camp Fire I will strive to follow."