School: Ballyjamesduff Convent
- Location:
- Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Sr. Mary Theresa
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- (continued from previous page)river?
Ans. One, if it was big enough.
(6) Ques.
What goes up when the rain comes down?
Ans. An Umbrella.
(7) Ques.
A little man standing to the wall, he eats all he gets but he doesn't drink water?
Ans. A fire.
(8) Ques.
What has ten fingers but cannot move them?
Ans. A pair of gloves.
(9) Ques.
Why do you compare a donkey with a postage stamp?
Ans. Because, one you lick with a stick, and the other you stick with a lick.
(10) Ques. No matter how bad we are(continues on next page)
