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1866–1951

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Gelett Burgess

I wonder why it is polite In shaking hands, to give your right. I wonder why it is refined In passing one, to go behind.

I wonder why it is well-bred, If you must sneeze, to turn your head. Perhaps the reason is because The Goops, they never have such laws!

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