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20 sometimes very laughable for the turkey being blindfolded may jump right on the wildcat.

Walking the Plank

Lay on the ground a couple of boards edgewise with an apple or small prize on the ground at the end of the board for the Brownie who can walk the plank, squat or stoop and pick up the prize, turn round and bring it safely back again.

(This practice is most valuable in producing concentration of mind and action—the effort of body-balance develops mental balance.)

Stepping-Stones

Put down small bits of board, or cardboard (nailed to the ground) or mark on the ground a twisty line of stepping stones as if for crossing a brook—some close together, others far apart. Each Brownie to try the course in turn, two tries. In the second try she carries in her hand a board about eight inches square on which is a small ball which, of course, must not be dropped.

(Object similar to that of "Walking the Plank.")

First Class Brownie

These are what you have to do to become a First Class Brownie.