Article May 10, 1969 Issue

"I can do something!"

[For children]

LUCILLE SPANGLER MICHENER

Cindy poked her head out of the sleeping bag and opened one eye. Bright morning sunlight filtered through tall pine trees high overhead. The air smelled of pine needles and wood smoke.

Suddenly she remembered that it was her patrol's turn to get breakfast, and she was to make pancakes. She scrambled out of bed, careful not to waken Kate, her buddy, who was still asleep next to her.

After washing in a cold mountain stream Cindy joined the little group around the barbecue pit, where Pinky, their Girl Scout Counselor, had built a fire. Since every girl had a chore, in no time at all the picnic tables were set and the air smelled of pancakes, maple syrup, and steaming hot chocolate.

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