‘Twist me and turn me and show me the Elf,
I looked into the pool—’
Veve spoke the words slowly and as she gazed down into the mirror beheld a Brownie peering up at her.
“‘And saw myself!’” she finished the rhyme.
All the Brownies gathered around and repeated the Promise:
“‘I promise to do my best to love God and my country, to help other people every day, especially those at home.’”
“Now you’re a full-fledged Brownie, Veve,” declared Miss Gordon. “You must remember always to be courteous, kind, helpful and fair.”
“Oh, I will, I will!” promised Veve.
“Veve is our Christmas Brownie,” laughed Connie, happy that her friend at last was a member of the organization.
“Now that I’m a Brownie, am I entitled to know all the secrets?” asked Veve.