called her badge the "D. S. C." because of its connection with
Tom's insignia, and though the big brother had promised the scout
sister all sorts of valuable substitutes, offering her the little
hand carved box he had brought for "another girl," and which
Margaret had openly coveted, even this did not seem adequate
compensation.

All day at school the girls of True Tred planned and contrived
little favors for their unhappy sister, and it was noticeable
those of the classes who usually scoffed at the scouts and their
activities, could not well conceal their admiration for the spirit
of kindliness displayed.

The True Treds had members in the seventh and eighth grammar
grades, and the girls' ages ranged from thirteen to fifteen years.
Margaret Slowden was fifteen, Cleo Harris fourteen and Grace
Philow and Madaline Mower were thirteen. This group was most
active in the scout girls' movement, and although the organization
was only three months old in Flosston, few there were in the town
who had not seen and admired the smart little troopers, in their
neat uniforms, always ready to assist in the home or in public at
any task consigned to them. It was to be expected they would meet
opposition in the way of criticism from such girls as are always
indifferent to team play, and the best interests of the largest
numbers, but the scouts knew how much they enjoyed their troop,
and realized how beneficial was the attractive training they were
receiving from its rules and regulations.

Grace and Madaline were still in the tenderfoot class, and wore
the little brooch at the neck of their blouses. Margaret and Cleo