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School: Ballinvally (B.) (roll number 931)

Location:
Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Healy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0723, Page 093

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    What has a tongue and cannot talk?
    Ans. A Boot.
    (W) What has a pain and cannot feel it?
    Ans. A window.
    I have a little brother with a red nose
    And the longer he lives the shorter he grows.
    Ans. A candle
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