THE TWO COUSINS. 29

 

verses, when you have read
them to me. Do you think
you can.learn them ?”

“Yes, mamma,’ said Mary,
“I think -I can. I will try.”

That was what Mary always
said, when her mother asked
her to do any thing which was
difficult. “I will try.” How
much better it would be, if all
little boys would say so, instead
of saying, “T can’t!” “Pil try,”