"I can't get the English. I don't understand the long definitions. I am not cut out for a scholar."
"Have you tried?"
"Yes, I have. But the harder I try, the worse it is."
"What lessons are you carrying?"
"English, algebra, physics, manual training, German and chemistry."
"Tell me now," said Paul good-naturedly, "which one of all these studies you hate the least."
Louis laughed. "I don't like any studies."
"But which one would you choose first if you couldn't help yourself?"
"Manual training."
"What do you do in that?"