An Uncivil Retort
The attention of a tourist was attracted to the following epitaph in an English church-yard:
“Here I lie at the chancel door,
Here I lie because I am poor;
When I rise at the Judgment Day,
I shall be as warm as they.”
Whereupon the irreverent visitor scribbled underneath:
From a Spirit within.
“’Tis true, old sinner, there you lie,
’Tis true you’ll be as warm as I;