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School: Garvagh

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Q. Why is it impossible to sweep out a room?
    Ans. Because you can only sweep out the dirt and leave the room.
    Q. Why is a dirty boy like flannel?
    A. Because he shrinks from the washing.
    Q. Why do we admire the pretty feet of a lady?
    A. Because "all is well that ends well."
    Q. When is a door not a door?
    A. When it is a - jar.
    Q. What letters would frighten a thief?
    A. O. I. C. U. (oh, I see you.)
    Q. What length should a lady's dress be?
    A. A little above two feet.
    Q. Why is a dead doctor like a dead duck?
    A. Because both are done quacking.
    Q. What is the difference between an umbrella and a woman?
    A. One you can shut up but the other you can not.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Edna Lindsay
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tonyhull, Co. Cavan