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School: Greaghglass (roll number 11011)

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Greaghglass, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Mrs. Ross
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0957, Page 047

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    For an obvious purpose(poor puss)
    What most frequently becomes a woman.
    A girl
    Why will there be no men with beards in heaven?
    Because men will only get into heaven by a close shave.
    Why does a baby boy always receive a splendid welcome?
    Because he never comes a miss.
    How is a kills like creation?
    Both are made out of nothing, and God know's they are good.
    What makes the Pilgrim's Progress painful?
    A bunion.
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  2. A True Story

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    About seventy years ago a man named Tom Lyster was going to get married. He was getting a new suit of clothes for the wedding. So the tailor was very busy making the clothes. He sat up all night at them. But the night
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Lyster
    Gender
    Female