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School: Edmonton (roll number 8100)

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Edmondstown, Co. Westmeath
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0728, Page 088

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    Why is a swan's breast like a cow's tail?
    Because it grows down.
    Why is there never such a thing as one whole day?
    Because every day begins by breaking.
    Why are good women like ivy?
    Because the greater the ruin the closer they cling.
    Why is an alligator a most deceitful animal?
    Because he takes you in with an open countenance.
    Why is a plum cake like the sea?
    Because they both contain a lot of currents (currants).
    Why is a good actor like an architect?
    Because they both draw good houses.
    Why is the cashier of a bank a well informed man?
    Because he is always taking notes.
    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
    Máire Áine Ní Lorcháin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Larkin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    48
    Address
    Clonlost, Co. Westmeath