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School: Drumlish (C.) (roll number 10023)

Location:
Drumlish, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Brigid Lacy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0758, Page 006

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    Ans.- Because the bed wont come to you.
    9. What is the first thing you do when you go to bed?
    Ans.- Spoil the bed.
    10. What sleeps with its finger in its eye?
    Ans.- The crook.
    11. What sleeps with its eyes open?
    Ans.- A hare.
    12. I have a little red cow, I tie her to the wall, give her hay, give her straw she will fly, give her water and she will die?
    Ans.- The fire.
    13. What is it you bring to the table cut it and never eat it?
    Ans.- A pack of cards.
    14. Why does a hen pick a pot?
    Ans.- Because she cannot lick it.
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