Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, HOW TO LOOK WHEN SPEAKING, by ELIZABETH TURNER (1755-1846)


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First Line: Louisa, my love,' mrs. Manners began
Last Line: "to speak and to look as you ought!"
Subject(s): Etiquette; Manners; Courtesy


"LOUISA, my love," Mrs. Manners began,
"I fear you are learning to stare;
To avoid looking bold, I must give you a plan,
Quite easy to practise with care.

It is not a lady's or gentleman's eyes
You should look at whenever address'd,
Whilst hearing them speak, or in making replies,
To look at the mouth is the best.

This method is modest, and easy to learn
When children are glad to be taught;
And ah! what a pleasure it is in return,
To speak and to look as you ought!"





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