rusted on his honor, he may be directed to hand over his scout
badge.

2. A scout is loyal.

He is loyal to all to whom loyalty is due: his scout leader, his
home, and parents and country.

3. A scout is helpful.

He must be prepared at any time to save life, help injured persons,
and share the home duties. He must do at least one good turn to
somebody every day.

4. A scout is friendly.

He is a friend to all and a brother to every other scout.

5. A scout is courteous.

He is polite to all, especially to women, children, old people, and
the weak and helpless. He must not take pay for being helpful or
courteous.

6. A scout is kind.

He is a friend to animals. He will not kill nor hurt any living
creature needlessly, but will strive to save and protect all
harmless life.

7. A scout is obedient.

He obeys his parents, scout master, patrol leader, and all other
duly constituted authorities.

8. A scout is cheerful.

He smiles whenever he can. His obedience to orders is prompt and
cheery. He never shirks nor grumbles at hardships.

9. A scout is thrifty.

He does not wantonly destroy property. He works faithfully, wastes
nothing, and makes the best use of his {16} opportunities. He saves
his money so that he may pay his own way, be generous to those in
need, and helpful to worthy objects.

_He may work for pay but must not receive tips for courtesies or good
turns_.

10. A scout is brave.

He has the courage to face danger in spite of fear and has to stand
up for the right against the coaxings of friends or the jeers or
threats of enemies, and defeat does not down him.

11. A scout is clean.

He keeps clean in body and thought, stands for clean speech, clean
sport, clean habits, and travels with a clean crowd.

12. A scout is reverent.

He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties
and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and
religion.

The Three Classes of Scouts

There are three classes of scouts among the Boy Scouts of America, the
tenderfoot, second-class scout, and first-class scout. Before a boy
can become a tenderfoot he must qualify for same. A tenderfoot,
therefore, is superior to the ordinary boy because of his training. To
be a tenderfoot means to occupy the lowest grade in scouting. A
tenderfoot on meeting certain requirements may become a second-class
scout, and a secon