School: Walshestown (roll number 3245)
- Location:
- Walshestown North, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Bean Uí Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0736, Page 331
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- (continued from previous page)When is a clock on the stair dangerous?
Ans. When it runs down and strikes one.
Three feet I have, but ne're attempt to go
And many nails thereon, but not one toe?
Ans. A yard measure.
When is it good to lose your temper?
Ans. When it is a bad one.
How many insects does it take to make a landlord?
Ans. "Ten'ants"
Why do little birds in their nests agree?
Ans. Because if they did not they would fall out.
Pray tell me ladies, if you can
Who is that highly favoured man
Who, though he married many a wife
May still live single all his life?
Ans. A Clergyman.
Why is a fender like Westminster Abbey?(continues on next page)
