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 Washington was most polite To the British long ago, Said he fancied he was right, But of course one couldn't know. Had he tried to sulk or fight, They'd have thought him simply low.

These examples, ladies all, Should control your every act. Never argue, nor recall Any crude, unwelcome fact. Revolutions rise and fall By the rebels' social tact.