The Pearl of Patience by Madeline Leslie

MRS. SEYTON did not expect that her son would conquer his old habit in a day, nor a week. She truly rejoiced that he had learned even by one day's experience the pleasure and reward of "patient continuance in well doing; " and she encouraged him by every means in her power. Before the close of the week, however, he began to return to his old habit, repeating over and over again, in querulous tones,-

"It's so hard, mamma, I can't learn it. Mamma, this name isn't on the map."