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SCOUTING FOR >GIRLS 
3. KNOTS AND THEIR USES FOR GIRL SCOUTS 
It 'doubtless seems very strange to you that a Girl 
Scout should have to know how to handle a rope and 
tie knots according to rules. Most people have never 
dreamed that there are rules for these things ; they have 
made knots, when necessary, in a way peculiar to them- 
selves and have been quite surprised that the knots 
come out when they are expected to hold fast and hold 
fast when they are expected to come out. 
Ropes and knots have been in use by all peoples for 
many years. The rules concerning them have been de- 
veloped and perfected as time has passed, until now 
there is no question as to the usefulness of these things 
and the way to handle them correctly. 
>As the sailors and the engineers have worked with 
ropes and knots more than others, it is to them that we 
go for our information. We need all we can get, for to- 
day in nearly all forms of occupation twine, cord and 
rope are used and knots are tied. As the Girl Scout 
who wants to be a Golden Eaglet takes up many of these 
occupations, she needs to know how to tie knots quickly, 
in the dark if necessary, and correctly, for then they 
will hold fast yet can be readily untied. These are 
essential requirements to be remembered, but just as 
important is the fact that the purposes and uses of knots 
differ greatly. 
Every Scout should have five feet of one-quarter inch 
Manila rope, whipped at both ends. With this small 
piece, which only represents the much larger rope needed 
in many cases for practical purposes, all of the required 
knots can be made and nearly all of their uses demon- 
strated. 
Have you ever made a blanket roll, put it across your 
shoulder, hiked through the woods or over the hills for 
a sleep in the open? Where would all your necessary 
