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The Home Book of Verse — Volume 1

Part 1 — POLITENESS

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Good little boys should never say "I will," and "Give me these"; O, no! that never is the way, But "Mother, if you please."

And "If you please," to Sister Ann Good boys to say are ready; And, "Yes, sir," to a Gentleman, And, "Yes, ma'am," to a Lady.

Elizabeth Turner [?—1846]

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