School: Ballinagore (C.) (roll number 16341)
- Location:
- Ballynagore, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Miss A. Heduan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0734, Page 196
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I have a little horse, give him oats he will die, give him butter and he will lick it all up. What is it? The fire
I have a little sister called Peepin. Peepin, she can cross the sea and sea has only one eye. What is it?
A star.
I have a little sister and she grows in the ditch and if you went near her she would give you the itch. What is it? A nettle.
Why is a pig in a parlour so much like a house on fire? The sooner he is put out the better.
I have a little sister and she wears a white gown and the longer she stands the shorter she grows(continues on next page)
