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Here is an old English riddle called the "Bishop of Oxford's Riddle." 1. I have a trunk. Ans.-My body. 2. It has two lids. Ans.-Eye lids. 3. And two caps. Ans. -Kneecaps. 4. Two musical instruments. Ans.-Drums. 5.

Two established measures. Ans.-Feet. 6.

A great number of articles carpenters cannot do without. Ans.— Nails. 7. I have always about me a couple of good fish. Ans.-Soles. nose. 8. A great number of small shell fish. Ars. - Muscles. 9. Two lofty trees. Ans.-Palms. 10. Some fine flowers. Ans.-Tulips. 11. Two playful domestic animals. Ans.-Calves. 12. A number of small wild animals. Ans. -Hairs. 13. A fine stag. Ans.-Heart, (hart.) te 14. A number of whips without handles. Ans. -Lashes. 15. Some weapons of warfare. Ans. -Arms. 16. A number of weathercocks. Ans. - Veins. 17. An entrance to a hotel. Ans.-Innsteps. 18. At a political meeting on the verge of a division. Ans.-Eyes and 19. Two students. Ans. -Pupils. 20. A number of Spanish grandees. Ans.-Tendons. 21. A big wooden box. Ans.-Chest. 22. Two fine buildings. Ans.-Temples. 23. Product of camphor tree.

Ans. -Gums. 24. A piece of English money.

Ans. -Crown. 25. An article used by artists.

Ans. -Palate. 26. Boat used in racing. Ans.-Scull. 27. Used in crossing a river. Ans. -Bridge of nose. 28. Pair of blades without handles. Ans. -Shoulders. 29. Twelfth letter of alphabet finished with bows. Ans.-Elbows. 30. Instruments used in church music. Ans.-Organs. 31. Fastenings for the whole, a part of music. Ans. -Chords.