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School: Swords (B.) (roll number 755)

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Sord, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teacher:
A. Hamill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0789, Page 22

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    Q. What has three legs and cannot walk and has two ears and cannot hear and a mouth that cannot talk.
    A. a three legged pot.
    Q. What is the difference between a watch-seller and jailer.
    A. One sells watches and the other watches cells.
    Q. What is always behind time.
    A. The back of a watch.
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