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have neglected certain obligations,

Albeit in a purely social way,

One should return a neighbor's salutations

And make a party call a certain day.

America has failed in manners. Is it

A trifle that we lack in etiquette?

Surely 'tis time that we returned the visit

Of Lafayette.

Our social calendar is much neglected,

And "busy" is not always an excuse;

Some adequate return might be expected,

And courtesy may rust for lack of use.