Take your meals away, my little man, Always like a gentleman; Wash your face and hands with care, Change your shoes, and brush your hair; Then so fresh, and clean and neat, Come and take your proper seat; Do not loiter and be late, Making other people wait; Do not rudely point or touch; Do not eat or drink too much: Finish what you have before You even ask for more: Never crumble or destroy Food that others might enjoy; They who idly crumbs will waste Often want a loaf to taste! Never spill your milk or tea, Never rude or noisy be; Never choose the dantiest food. Be content with what is good; Seek in all things that you can To be a little gentleman.