We don't compose in any of these languages; it's a mere waste of time.
"I teach them logic and Euclid, and get them taught some mathematics.
Then as to science, by reading myself with them we get on very well together.

And I have bought a few chemicals, and we try experiments freely, which is very satisfactory.
"Music I teach them both, and harmony.

They don't much like it, but they will be glad some day.

I make them practise regularly.

I don't believe any but very exceptionally gifted boys like that; but they are so awfully thankful when they get to my age if they have been kept at it.
"Then as to the external [Greek: paideia], there is my difficulty.