Politeness
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.
by Elizabeth Turner
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.
by Elizabeth Turner
