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School: Swords (B.) (roll number 755)

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Sord, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teacher:
A. Hamill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0789, Page 20

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    Q. Here he comes through the salty sea
    A butterfly of the Sun
    A blue coated man while fine red thread
    All down through his coat does run?
    A. A lobster.
    Q. What poet was never slow?
    A. Swift.
    Q. How many feet has forty sheep
    A shepherd and his dog?
    A. Two feet.
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