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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0792, Page 7

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    Churches and all?
    The sun.
    21. Do you know "Dogs Walk" in Howth?
    Of course the dogs walk in Howth.
    22. What goes round the wood, and yet never goes into it?
    The bark.
    Mr Brian Kenny,
    "Clifton"
    Howth
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr J. O' Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Howth, Co. Dublin

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    27. What is bought by the yard, and worn by the foot?
    A carpet.
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