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. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...HOW THEY GO ON by JAMES GALVIN GOAL by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON |