Why do they think up stories that link my name with yours?
Why do the neighbors chatter all day, behind their doors?
I know a way to prove what they say is quite untrue.
Here is the gist, a practical list of "don'ts" for you. 

Don't read my lips too much.
Don't flash your cards at me.
Don't go all nine yards with me:
People will say we're in league.

Don't steal my chips too much.
Don't sell me spice too cheap.
Don't trade me all your wood for sheep.
People will say we're in league.

Don't waive my rent too much,
or heal me by spending fatigue.
You've already spent too much:
People will say we're in league!

Don't use my lines too much.
Don't join your tracks with mine.
Don't synchronize your attacks with mine.
People will say we're in league!

Don't use secret signs too much.
Don't convoy my fleets too much.
They'll think somebody cheats too much;
People will say we're in league!

Don't share your defense with me.
They've been suspecting intrigue.
Keep up some sort of pretense with me:
Or people will know we're in league!