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Rh "Well, then, here's one: "If the roofs of houses were flat instead of slanting, why would the rain be like a chained dog?"

"Give it up," said Old Riddler.

The Floating Prince and other fairy tales, DJVU pg 92.jpg "'DON'T YOU SEE?' ASKED THE OLD FELLOW.

"Because it could n't run off," answered Lois.

"Very good, very good," said the gnome. "Why, that's nearly as good as some of mine. And now, my young friend, did n't you feel pleased to have me give up that riddle and let you tell me the answer, straight and true, just as you knew it ought to be?"