A Sample: No Redeeming Social Merit

The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette

dear Amy Vander, although she was bilt
lived life correctly, but not to the hilt
she said, "Please excuse me," with just the right lilt
jumped out of the window and got herself kilt

my dear Amy Vander, how rudely you spilt
--rude, but honest
I pardon your gilt




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