School: Cluainteach (C.), Newtownforbes
- Location:
- Cloontagh, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Garaidh
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- (continued from previous page)29. Luke had it before, Paul had it behind,
Matthew hadn't it at all, Mrs Mulligan had it twice in succession, Dr Lowell had it twice, as bad behind as before, what is it?
Letter "L"30. What is the shyest thing in the world/
A clock, because it has its hands on its face. 31. What is it that you have, and I have, and I use it oftener than you?
Your name.32. As white as milk, as black as silk, and hops on the road like hailstones.
A magpie33.What is it that can run , can't walk, can whistle, and can't talk?
The train. 34. What is it that is put on the table, cut and passed, but never eaten?
A pack of cards.
