RIDDLES.
Why is a caterpillar like a greedy boy? —Because they both make the butter fly. (Sent by Merle Rowell.) What does an artist like to draw best? —His salary. . (Sent by Daphne Cunningham.) Why is a leopard unable to hide? Because he is always “spotted.” When does a sailor take up least room on the ship?—When he sleeps on his watch. (Sent by Marjorie Dring.) What is hot in cold water? —Mustard. (Sent by Josie Landers.) What is it that goes all round a wood from tree to tree and yet no-one can ever see?—An echo. (Sent by Patsy Dudding.) Why is a train ticket like a very hard riddle?—Because you always have to give it up. (Sent by Adrinne McKain.)
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Taranaki Daily News, 20 July 1935, Page 6 (Supplement)
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122RIDDLES. Taranaki Daily News, 20 July 1935, Page 6 (Supplement)
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