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School: Mohill (B.) (roll number 12415)

Location:
Mohill, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Francis Flynn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0215, Page 004

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  1. The Story of a Blessed Well (continued)

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  2. Riddles

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    How many ounces of simple seed will sow an acre of modesty?
    Ans. Simple seed is no garden weed, it does not grow with every one.
    What relation is the door step to the door mat.
    Ans. A step father (farther)
    Black and white and read all over.
    Ans. A newspaper.
    Why does a hen pick a pot?
    Ans. Because she can not lick it.
    Riddle riddle marry what riddle can it be, through a rock, through a reel, through an old spinning wheel,
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