School: Ballynacargy (C.) (roll number 7893)
- Location:
- Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Óda
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- (continued from previous page)Why is a jerseylike a grass-hopper?
Because they are both jumpers.
Why are tall people the laziest?
Because they are the longest in bed.
Why is a little dog's tail like the heart of a tree?
Because it is the farthest away from the bark.
Fire, water, earth and air. Every customer takes two pairs?
Horse shoes.
How do [you] save your sole?
By walking on your heel.
Twenty four white horses tied in a stall. Up came the big red one and licked them all?
Teeth and tongue.
How would you find a woman out?
Knock at the door and if she is(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Eileen Casey
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 12
- Address
- Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath
