"Examinations!" cried Pepper, "why that sounds like school."
"What do we have to be examined in?" asked Donald.
"On joining," went on Rand, reading from a pamphlet he had in his hand, "a boy must pass a test on the following points: Know the scout law and signs and salute."
"The scout law!" said Pepper, "what's that?"
"The scout law," read Rand, "is: "1. A Scout's honor is to be trusted.
"2. A Scout is loyal to his country, his officers, his parents and his employers."
"Wait a minute," interposed Jack, "until I land this fellow," and another fish was added to their mess. "All right, drive ahead."
"3. A Scout's duty is to be useful and help others.
"4. A Scout is a friend to ail, and a brother to every other Scout, no matter to what social class the other belongs.
"5. A Scout is courteous."