School: Dooroc, Drumlish (roll number 13438)

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1. Hidden Treasures (continued)

   

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   district. There is supposed to be a black cat without a white spot in her and a black cock without a white feather in him watching this hidden treasure. It is said that there was a black sheep seen at this castle with a light in its mouth.

   

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2. Proverbs

   

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   When the cat is put the mouse can play. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Make hay while the sun shines. A little pot is soon hot, A burnt child dreads the fire. As busy as a hen at a bag of oats. As busy as a liar in company. A wet and windy May fills the haggard with corn and hay. A stitch in time saves nine. Quality is better than quantity. Fine feathers make fine birds. Too many cooks spoil the soup. Honesty is the best policy. You will never miss the water until the well goes dry.

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   Topics

   1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
         1. proverbs (~4,377)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   B. Mc Quade

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   13

   Address

   Corlea, Co. Longford

   Informant

   Mr Patrick Mc Quade

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   50

   Occupation

   Farmer

   Address

   Corlea, Co. Longford