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At Table . . .
At table, feet must be flat on the floor.
Don't cross your legs. If something's spilled, ignore
It. Spread your napkin out, first thing, across
Your lap. Eat some of all. It's your loss
If you don't. Why once I couldn't eat
An oyster raw, and now—what a treat!
Don't fidget when your uncle says long blessing;
He means it all. Besides, he's always stressing
You to God. You should be glad you've got
So many relatives who care a lot
About you. When you've finished eating and
Must go, excuse yourself before you stand.
This is how a gentleman should act.
It's manners now but later will be tact.
So spoke my Mother, many and many a time,
These words, adultly, only not with rhyme,