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School: St. Anne's (B.)

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Bailieborough, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
P. Mac an t Saoir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1012, Page 217

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    Ans: A grave.
    Ques: What goes round the wood and round the wood, and sleeps on the wood at night?
    Ans: The dishcloth.
    Ques: It is neither within nor without, and it is of great use to the house.
    Ans: The window.
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    Ques: What foes throught the house and never touches it?
    Ans: Music
    Ques: It can go up the
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