School: Fortview, Clones (roll number 15300)
- Location:
- Clones, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: S. de Bhál
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0946, Page 126
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- Add half a score to nothing, and what animal does it make?
OX [?]
When is a robin a thief?
When its a-robbing. ( a rob-in)
Which letters like luxury?
The E's . (ease)
Which letters are poor?
The O's (owes)
What shape is a kiss?
Elliptical ( a lip tickle)
Why do taxi-drivers prefer tall ladies to short ones?
Because the higher the fare (fair) the better they like it.
What two flowers should decorate a menagerie?
A dandelion and a tiger-lily.
Why was Noah the greatest financier on record?
Because he kept his Company (Limited) afloat, when the rest of the world was in liquidation.(continues on next page)
