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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 30, Issue 19, 8 March 1918, Page 7

A Scottish countrywoman was taking her son to the school for the first time, and, after impressing the schoolmaster with the necessity of the boy having a thoroughly good education, she finished up by saying : “Be sure he learns Latin." “But, my dear lady,” said the schoolmaster, "Latin is a dead language.” “So. much the better,” replied the .woman. “Ye ken, he’s goin’ to he an undertaker.” 1593.