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("American women will win the vote, because their campaign has been polite, dignified and tactful.")

the Barons faced King John They were civil as could be, Doffed the crowns they all had on,— They were well, they said, and he? Thus their liberty was won, Pretty manners set them free.

When the Commons killed the King, Their behaviour was the same. "Yes," they said, to draw the sting, "Really, sire, it's a shame!" For they knew the slightest thing Rough or rude would lose the game.