Robert Louis Stevenson [1850-1894]
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.
Elizabeth Turner [?—1846]
RULES OF BEHAVIOR
Hearts, like doors, will ope with ease
To very, very little keys,
And don't forget that two of these
Are "I thank you" and "If you please."
Come when you're called,
Do what you're bid,
Close the door after you,
Never be chid.