It's treating a woman politely As long as she isn't a… - Alice Duer Miller

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It's treating a woman politely As long as she isn't a fright: It's guarding the girls who act rightly, If you can be judge of what's right; It's being—not just, but so pleasant; It's tipping while wages are low; It's making a beautiful present, And failing to pay what you owe.

Alice Duer Miller

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About Alice Duer Miller

Alice Duer Miller (July 28, 1874 – August 22, 1942) was an American writer. Her feminist verses influenced political opinion during the American suffrage movement, and her verse novel The White Cliffs gave support to the U.S.'s entry into World War II. She also wrote novels and screenplays.

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