School: Newtown, Dunleckny
- Location:
- Newtown, Co. Carlow
- Teacher: Maurice Collins
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- I What is always behind Time?
The Back of a watch.II Why is Toffee lie a Race-horse?
Because the more you lick it, the faster it goesIII Why is a dirty boy like flannel?
Because he shrinks from washing.IV What has many eyes, but no nose?
A Potatoe.V Little Red Nancy with a little red nose, the longer she stands, the quicker she goes.
A Candle.VI Of what trade is a thin dog?
A thin cur (tinker)VII What kind of a dog is always three feet long?
A yard dog.VIII What lady is it whom nobody wants to know?
Misfortune.9 The king of Manchester sent home to his sister, a bottomeless vessel to put flesh in.
A ring.10 What tune makes everybody glad?
Fortune.11 What is it impossible to sweep out a(continues on next page)