Won the Prize.
A boy named Jimmy went to school, and his twin brother Jacky went to work. An inspector visiting the school set three questions : “ What is the weight of the moon ?” “ What is the depth of the sea ?” and “What am I thinking about?” After telling his brother Jacky it was decided that Jacky should go to school and Jimmy to work. After telling them that he would give the one who could answer the questions half a crown, he asked if anyone could give the answers. Jack (supposed to be Jimmy) put up his hand and said he could. “ Well, my boy, what is the weight of the moon ? ” “ Four quarters, sir.” “That’s right my lad; and and what is the depth of the sea ? ” “ A stone’s throw.’’ That’s right my lad ; and what am I thing about ? ” “You are thinkingl am Jimmy, and I’m Jacky,” He got the half-crown.
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Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume 4, 11 June 1915, Page 3
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153Won the Prize. Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume 4, 11 June 1915, Page 3
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