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

Location:
Lothra, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Gertrude M. Lee
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    What has an eye but cannot see?
    (A Needle)
    When may a ship be said not be on water?
    (When it is on fire)
    Why is a plum cake like the ocean?
    (Because it contains many currants) (currents)
    A little house without a door, full of food without salt?
    (An egg)
    Mary Goonan
    Lorrha G.N.S.
    26:11:'37
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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