School: Laragh (C.)

Location:
Larah, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Cáit Ní Ghabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0981, Page 181

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    Because it comes after U (you).
    What is most like a cat's tail?
    A kitten's.
    Why does a dog wag its tail?
    Because the tail can't wag the dog.
    Who whistled the first tune and what did it whistle?
    The wind when it whistled over the hills and far away.
    Why do you go to bed?
    Because the bed wont come to you.
    What do you do before you get out of bed?
    Get into it.
    What is difference between an oak tree and tight boots?
    One makes acorns, and the other makes corns ache.
    What is that which you can keep after giving it to someone else?
    Your word.
    What was the most formidable stand made for liberty?
    The inkstand.
    What is the proper length for ladies skirt?
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English