Rand. "Then if we pass the examinations we become second-class
scouts."

"Second class!" objected Pepper. "Why can't we be first class?"

"We can," replied Rand, "if we keep on and pass the examinations."

"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.