School: Derrydamph

Location:
Derrydamph, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mrs Lundy
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  1. What goes with the train and comes with the train and is no use to the train and the train could not go without it?
    The noise.
    In yonder park there walks a deer, with silver sides and horns clear, Its neither fish, flesh, feather nor bone yet in virtues path it walks alone. The new moon.
    What always keeps its hands on its face?
    A Clock.
    What roof covers the noisest "tenant?
    The roof of your mouth.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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