I can't, Tofu, said Bertie. I can't join the cubs. Tofu was dismissive of Bertie's protestation. You can't? Why? Is it because you think you'll fail the medical examination? There isn't one. That's the army you're thinking of. The cubs will take anyone – even somebody like you.
Bertie feels anxious about the idea of joining the cubs, expressing his doubts to Tofu. He is uncertain and believes he might not fit in, which prompts Tofu's questioning. Tofu brushes off Bertie's concerns, suggesting that his fear of failure is unfounded.
Tofu clarifies that there are no strict requirements like a medical examination, contrasting the cubs with the army. The message is clear: the cubs are inclusive and open to all, even to someone like Bertie, which encourages him to reconsider his apprehensions.
