THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES
Chivaluy. A damsel fair, in days of old. Was courted by a belted knight, Who must have been extremely bold, And almost painfully polite. But, what with woman's rights and wrongs, To-day one often hears it said, •'Politeness to the past belongs. And chivalry is dead.” No longer docs the ardent swain Lay posies at his lady’s feet. He treads upon them in a train, And tries to bag a corner seat. Of course, the gentler sex must grieve At acts so thoroughly ill-bred; But stil?, I frankly don’t believe That chivalry is dead. I’ve seen a golfer, old and staid, Who sometimes makes a “bogey” score, Become the partner of a maid Whose handicap is 24. The very kindly lies he told Must rest upon the fellow’s head, But none who saw the man will hold That chivalry is dead. ALEX. SCOTT.
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Hokitika Guardian, 24 September 1927, Page 2
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147THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES Hokitika Guardian, 24 September 1927, Page 2
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