“I want to be a Brownie because I love America!” she cried, her eyes shining. “I want to live here always. I like Rosedale too and all the girls.”
“That is reason enough for becoming a Brownie,” declared Miss Gordon warmly. “Now gaze into the pool.”
Hanny looked down into the mirror. Miss Gordon turned her around twice, and placed a Brownie cap on her head.
“‘Twist me, and turn me, and show me the Elf;’” recited the other Brownies in unison.
“‘I looked into the pool and saw—’”
“MYSELF,” cried Hanny.
The ceremony was completed by having the little girl repeat the Brownie Promise. She gave it word perfect.
Miss Gordon then pinned a Brownie Scout pin on the right-hand side of her collar. She saluted Hanny and shook her hand, using the special grasp known only to troop members.
“Am I a real Brownie now?” Hanny asked happily.
“As real as they come,” declared Miss Mohr, giving her an affectionate hug.