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188 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 opportunities. He saves his money so that he may pay his own way, be generous to these in need, and helpful to worthy objects.

He may work for money 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 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, and 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 to his