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School: Baile Haodha (C.), Ráthluirc

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Newtown Ballyhay, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Mrs. Julia Herbert
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  1. Riddles I Heard at Home (continued)

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    It is black, it is white, it is read all over.
    Answr. A newspaper.
    My hands are black, my face is white and I am working day and night.
    Answer. A clock.
    Two lovely maidens dressed in white got the fever, and died last night.
    Answer. Two candles which were burning, wore out.
    What has a tongue and no mouth?
    Answer. A whip.
    When is a penny like a hermit?
    Answer. When it is alone.
    When should you lose your temper?
    Answer. When it is a bad one.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Newtown Ballyhay, Co. Cork