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School: Lorrha (C.) (roll number 601)

Location:
Lothra, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Gertrude M. Lee
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0530, Page 065

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    What is it that the miser spends and spendthrift saves, and everyone brings it to the grave?
    (Nothing)
    What is the difference between a bankrupt and a feather bed?
    (One is hard up and the other soft down)
    Why is a conceited girl like a music book?
    (Because she is full of airs)
    What is it that goes up the chimney down, but it would not go up a chimney up?
    (An umbrella)
    What is the resemblance between noblemen and books?
    (Both have titles)
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joan Killeen
    Gender
    Female