speak. Then let your answers always be Expressed with sense and modesty. And listen with attentive ear, And try t improve from what you hear. If you should wish for anything, Which tis the servants place to bring, Ask for it low and carefully, Not to disturb the company. Do not devoui* with greedy… … Do not allow yourself to stareAt any one with saucy glare.Grease not your fingers carelessly,And break your bread with decency.Dip not a dirty knife in salt^And carefully avoid the faultOf blowing, while at meals, your nose,Unless necessity impose. SCHOOL OF GOOD MANNERS 351
Nursery rhymes
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