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School: Fraine, Athboy (roll number 14766)

Location:
Fraine, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Chonalláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0696, Page 018

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    Why is a balloon like a tramp?
    Neither have visible means of support.
    Why are fishmonger's greedy?
    Their business makes them sell fish.
    What is the difference between a schoolmaster and a stamp?
    One licks with a stick, and the other sticks with a lick.
    What has three feet but cannot walk?
    A yard.
    Why is a peacock like the figure nine?
    Because without its tail it is nothing at all.
    why should you never write your lesson
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