’Tis an absurdity to say
Women should try for a B.A.
To College honours forward looking;
They’d best confine themselves to cooking!
How could a Girton girl retort, using the same words?
115. LESS AND MORE
Eight letters (start with b)
Three syllables contain;
Take one away, and see
Four syllables remain!
116. BURIED BEASTS
Can you dig out nineteen beasts that are buried in these lines?—
Ireland’s lot heals slowly. Troubles came long ago—at times in battalions—to attack and harass her. Ambitious democrats now countermine famous enthusiasts nearly akin to heroes. Anarchy enables cowards to sow hot terror and all amazement.