School: Naomh Pádraig, Knockvicar
- Location:
- Knockvicar, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0233, Page 557
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- (continued from previous page)Barney's wife was teeming a pot of potatoes in the doorway as the stranger approached. He drew nearer. "What's the matter in this bunk, rent is due for two terms. She cast a most disdainful look across the wizened face of the haughty intruder, while she slipped her hands behind her back to loosen her apron strings [?] She dipped the garment into the potato-water. Her stroke was sure. The intruder took to his heels, leaving the dishevelled topper behind. His thick stump of a neck was covered with the thick dark-brown liquid. Mrs(continues on next page)
