eir absence. The patrol must not look upon her as a "Boss." This
feeling must not enter into the patrol affairs at all, but the girls
must remember that they have put her there, and they must do all they
can to uphold her and support her in the work. If she is the right sort
of girl no such feeling will arise. If a patrol leader gives an order
that a Girl Scout does not like or think fair, the Scout must obey the
order, but later on she may talk it over with her patrol leader. If,
still, she is dissatisfied, she may go to her captain, who must decide
the matter. If the patrol leader is not a good officer, the captain may
reduce her to Scout rank and have another election.

The patrol leader appoints one of her girls as a Corporal, who takes her
place when she is absent, and assists her in keeping the patrol leader's
books.

The duties of the patrol leader are to call the roll and keep a record
of attendance of her patrol.

The patrol leader keeps a record of the dues. Patrol leaders' registers
may be obtained at Headquarters.

The patrol leader is responsible for leaving the club room in perfect
order. She may have her corporal assist her in tidying up, or she may
choose some girls to help her.

Patrol Officers:

Each patrol selects its own secretary or scribe.

The duties of a secretary: To keep a record of what is done at the
meetings; to receive and answer letters.

Patrol Nurse. The duty of a patrol nurse is to take care of any
accidents to the girls during a hike or a picnic. She should possess a
first-aid kit.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE THREE GRADES OF GIRL SCOUTS

The Tests

~A Tenderfoot~ (Badge, a Brooch) must be ten years old.

Before making the Scout Promise, she must know:

How to tie four of the following knots: reef, sheet-bend, clove hitch,
bowline, fisherman's, and sheep-shank (see p. 68).

The name of the Governor of the State and of the Mayor of the city.

The History of the Flag, and how to fly it (see p. 135).

The ten Scout Laws.

~A Second-Class Girl Scout~ (Badge, worn on left arm) must have had one
month's service as Third-Class Scout. She must pass the following tests:

Must have made a drawing of, or cut out and made in cloth or on paper,
the Flag of the United States.

Know how to cook one simple dish, such as potatoes or a quarter of a
pound of meat.

Lay a fire in stove, or light a fire in the open with two matches.

Make a bed properly, and know how to ma