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School: Greaghglass (roll number 11011)

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Greaghglass, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Mrs. Ross
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0957, Page 053

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Can February March?
    No but April May.
    Why is a vain young lady like a drunkard?
    They are both too fond of the glass.
    One Christmas day in a hotel, a waiter was going up the stairs with a turkey. Half way up he fell. How many nations did he represent?
    Four - The downfall of Turkey, the overthrow of Greece, the breaking of China and the ruination of Hungry.
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  2. Riddles

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    Why is a baby like your coat?
    One you were and the other you wear.
    Why is a fine summer like a tight shoe?
    Because it makes the corn grow.
    Little Nancy Edicoat, In a white petticoat, and a red nose. The longer she stands, the shorter she grows.
    A lighted candle.
    What is the difference between a burglar and a man wearing a wig?
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Olive Johnston
    Gender
    Female