School: Kilcoskan, The Ward
- Location:
- Kilcoskan, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: (name not given)
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A Death
Q. Why does a king wear braces?
A. To keep his breeches up.
Q. Why is the letter T like [Lent] Easter?
A. Because it comes at the end of Len[t]
Q. What is it that never was nor never will be?
A. Your fingers are never the same size.
Q. A man bought a ton of coal for 1-17s-6d. What would four tons come to?
A. Ashes(continues on next page)
