As Kitty took the blue book with the Red Cross on the cover she exclaimed, “Oh, it’s part of the Red Cross work?”
“Of course. What did you think it was?”
“I hadn’t thought. This will make it all the more wonderful, working with the Red Cross. You know I think that’s the most marvelous organization. It’s simply great what they do for anybody, anywhere.”
Miss Pearson smiled at the exaggeration. “Well, my dear, it’s not quite so comprehensive as that. But we do stand ready to help in all emergencies, and that’s where the Canteen workers play such an important part. We are ready to feed people after air raids, storms, floods, and disasters of all kinds.”
“Oh, that is important!”
“And we must work under all sorts of handicaps. We often have to prepare large quantities of food right out in the open.”
“I learned something of outdoor cooking in my Girl Scout work years ago,” said Kitty proudly.
“Then you already have a splendid foundation. Some scouts are helping us this afternoon.”
“What must I do to get in? When can I start?”
“First you must take a course in nutrition. I’m starting a new class next Monday morning.”