Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, RUDENESS, by ELIZABETH TURNER (1755-1846)


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First Line: James went to the door of the kitchen and said
Last Line: Were learn'd to be us'd in the parlour alone!
Subject(s): Boys; Rudeness; Bad Manners


JAMES went to the door of the kitchen and said,
"Cook, give me this moment some honey and bread;
Then fetch me a glass or a cup of good beer,
Why, cook, you don't stir, and I'm sure you must hear!"

"Indeed, Master James," was the cook's right reply,
"To answer such language I feel rather shy,
I hear you quite plainly, but wait till you choose
To civilly ask, when I shall not refuse."

What pity young boys should indulge in this way,
Whilst knowing so well what is proper to say;
As if civil words, in a well-manner'd tone,
Were learn'd to be us'd in the parlour alone!





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