Lighthearted poem reminds visitors to use guest towels

DEAR ABBY: I’m frustrated that guests in my home almost never use the guest towels I’ve put out for them in the bathroom. Why do they do this? I remember a little poem in your column that addresses this. I’d like to clip it and put it in there next to the towels. Please print it again! GOOD HOSTESS IN CLOVER, S.C. DEAR HOSTESS: With pleasure — here it is: A GUEST TOWEL SPEAKS by Mabel Craddock Please use me, Guest; Don’t hesitate. Don’t turn your back Or vacillate. Don’t dry your hands On petticoat, On handkerchief, Or redingote. I’m here to use; I’m made for drying. Just hanging here Gets very tiring. I thought the poem ...

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