"No, father," replied George, hanging down his head.
"Why not, my son?"
"Because it is so difficult, father. I am sure that I shall never learn to read Latin."
"And what is the reason that you cannot learn Latin?"
"Because—because I can't."
"Indeed, I have tried my best," replied the boy earnestly, the tears starting to his eyes; "but it is no use, father. Other boys can get their lessons without any trouble; but I try, and try, but still I cannot learn them."
"I 'cannot,' is a word no boy should ever utter in reference to learning. You can learn anything you please, George, if you only persevere."
"But not Latin, father."
"Yes, Latin."