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1866–1951

TABLE MANNERS.— I.

Gelett Burgess

The Goops they lick their fingers, And the Goops they lick their knives; They spill their broth on the tablecloth — Oh, they lead disgusting lives!

The Goops they talk while eating, And loud and fast they chew; And that is why I'm glad that I Am not a Goop — are you?

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