Once, again, Mr. Punch, with my help, is offering up a true Victorian riddle. The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.
So, here's this week's riddle. We ask that you don't Google the answer. Mr. Punch would not find that sporting at all. Give it a shot and see what you can come up with. Here we go... No cheating...
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In
almost every house I'm seen,
(No wonder then I'm common)
I'm neither man, nor maid, nor child,
Nor yet a married woman.
I'm pennyless and poor as Job,
Yet such my pride by nature,
I always wear a kingly robe,
Though a dependent creature
(No wonder then I'm common)
I'm neither man, nor maid, nor child,
Nor yet a married woman.
I'm pennyless and poor as Job,
Yet such my pride by nature,
I always wear a kingly robe,
Though a dependent creature
UPDATE:
And, the answer is...a dog.
Hooray for Barb who got the right answer. I would have also accepted coat rack or teapot. Well done, everyone! Come back next Friday for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles!
And, the answer is...a dog.
Hooray for Barb who got the right answer. I would have also accepted coat rack or teapot. Well done, everyone! Come back next Friday for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles!
12 comments:
Scott Baio
Joannie loved Chachi, but Chachi loved no one.
Aunts. Not ants, but aunts.
Maybe in your house.
Munchkins.
Oh...you would.
A sheep in king's clothing . ( if Bo Peep finds out it might be lamb chops in frilly panties)
Judy,Liza,Lorna and Joey going to sponge off friends while wearing all their clothes at once.
Sorry for the delay, Darcy and Dashwood. As I said, my internet has been wonky. But, it was worth the wait.
Darcy, I think you're brilliant.
Dashwood--I'll spare you the Liza impersonation, but know I'm inspired!
Is it a dog?
Yes, it is! Well done!
I'm going to leave the contest open until the evening just to see if anyone else has anything fun to say.
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