128.
What is the largest sum in silver that I can have in my pockets without being able to give change for a half-sovereign.
129.
I have apples in a basket. Without cutting an apple I give half of the number and half an apple to one person; half of what then remains and half an apple to another, and half of what are still left and half an apple to a third. One apple now remains in the basket. How many were there at first?
A QUEER DIVISION
130.
A third of twelve divide
By just a fifth of seven;
And you will soon decide
That this must give eleven.