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School: Ballyjamesduff Convent

Location:
Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Sr. Mary Theresa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0997, Page 003

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    (1) Ques.
    A wee wee pony grey and slim, and a wee white winding tail on him and a man of ivory driving him through the world?
    Ans. A Needle and thread being driven by a thimble
    (2) Ques.
    What stands on one leg with its heart in its head?
    Ans. A head of cabbage.
    (3) Ques.
    What is black and white and read all over?
    Ans. A newspaper.
    (4) Ques.
    A houseful, a roomful and you couldn't catch a spoonful?
    Ans. Smoke.
    (5) How many wells would make a
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