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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0792, Page 7

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    23. What bow can you not tie?
    A rainbow.
    24. What part of a cow goes out a gap first?
    Its breath.
    25. What goes out without leaving the room?
    The fire.
    26. What is the shyest thing in the house?
    The clock, because it has its hands over its face all day.
    Mr J. O'Brien
    Cliff Farm Dairy
    Howth
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    27. What is bought by the yard, and worn by the foot?
    A carpet.
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