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School: Castleblayney (2) (roll number 10649)

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Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
William Boyd
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0943, Page 352

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    Q. When were there only two vowels?
    A. In the time of Noah (No A) which was before U and I were known.
    Q. Why is a waiter like a racehorse?
    A. Because he runs for cups, plates and steaks (stakes).
    Q. Why doesn't it matter if a beggar wear a very short coat?
    A. Because it will be long enough before he gets another.
    Q. Why is coal a tricky thing to buy?
    A. Because when bought, it generally goes to the cellar.
    Q. What is most like a horse's shoe?
    A. His other shoes.
    Q. Why are tall people more lazy than short ones?
    A. Because they are always longer in bed.
    Q. Why is it absurd to ask a pretty little
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    George Ferguson
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Church Street, Co. Monaghan