School: Leachtbhruadair (Loughfooder) (roll number 14366)

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1. An Old House and a Song - Joan and Her Patent Top Shoes (continued)

   

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   6.
   Now, Joan, she made answer,
   With her eyes filled with tears:
   "I have worn no shoe
   With the past forty years;
   I've now purchased a pair
   Which is here to be seen;
   They're not half large enough,
   Though they're number nineteen"

   7.
   With the lady's assistance,
   Joan rose to her feet;
   Jumping and limping,
   She went through the street.
   The town-boys assembled
   To witness the "show,"
   And the puddle and pebbles
   At her ankles did throw

   8.
   Then long Daniel Curtin
   Took pity on Joan,
   And up on his shoulders,
   He took her safe home.

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Mícheál P. Ó Murchadha

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Teacher

   Address

   Knocknagashel, Co. Kerry

   Informant

   Mr. Patrick O' Callaghan

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   52

   Occupations

   Farmer

   Retire R.I.C. officer

   Address

   Lackbrooder, Co. Kerry