School: Clonmacnoise
- Location:
- Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: P. Ó Maolmhuaidh
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- (continued from previous page)Why is the letter " like a scandal-monger?
(Answer):- Because it makes ill-will.How may keeping be learnt quickly?
(Answer):- By remembering the maxim "Never lend books".What are old maids like volunteers?
(Answer):- They are always ready but seldom wanted. What letter would be of great use to a deaf woman?
(Answer):- A, because it would make "her", hear.What is it we often return but never borrow?
(Answer):- ThanksWhy is a horse like the letter"O".?
(Answer):- Because gee (G) makes it go.What key is best for unlocking the tongue?
(Answer):- Whiskey.(continues on next page)