Our little men and women; modern methods of character building; . Just as the boys were leaving, the doctor came out of thehouse. He told them the man would live. If that boy hadnot held on to that artery, he said, the man would have bledto death. He fell on a scythe and cut the femoral artery. THE SCOUTS BRAVERY 83 Where are you boys going?Back to camp, sir, said Dick. May I go along? I like you boys and want to hear some-thing about you. The doctor march-ed with the lads and inanswer to questionsDick told about theorganization. On theirarrival the physiciantook in the camp,its neat arrangeme
Our little men and women; modern methods of character building; . Just as the boys were leaving, the doctor came out of thehouse. He told them the man would live. If that boy hadnot held on to that artery, he said, the man would have bledto death. He fell on a scythe and cut the femoral artery. THE SCOUTS BRAVERY 83 Where are you boys going?Back to camp, sir, said Dick. May I go along? I like you boys and want to hear some-thing about you. The doctor march-ed with the lads and inanswer to questionsDick told about theorganization. On theirarrival the physiciantook in the camp,its neat arrangement,and noted the absenceof any refuse and thatthe blankets were allhanging in the sun. Queerest gang ofboys I ever saw, hethought. Seem to be! worth something. Mr. Manning re-turned before the doc-tor left and he heardall about Dick andhow he had saved ahuman life because hehad been prepared forduty. He was mightilypleased at the news, and felt repaid for his work. Bravery and the will to do are of no use without knowl-edge of what to do, he remarked MAKING A CHAIR» Easy Method of Carrying- the Injured for a Short Distance 84 THE SCOUTS BRAVERY The doctor said his name was Sterling and he asked per-mission to instruct them in first aid. Before departing hepromised to ride over frequently. Mr. Manning complimented Red Joe and Bob and Dugfor their part in the affair and Dick told eagerly of the workthe other boys had done, trying to keep out of the limelight, asit becomes painful when one is praised overmuch. Bed Joe and his friends and Tony accepted an invitation tosupper, as they were not afraid to go home after dark. Aroundthe campfire that evening Mr. Manning told of the wirelessinvention and reported that he had ordered an outfit. Red wasso delighted that he jumped into the air and rolled on theground. I always wanted to see one of them, he cried, andnow youre going to get one. May I see it? You will have to work it, said Mr. Manning. I am nota telegrapher and we
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