The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-28

Supp1Cdtlon OF prayer.
Helen longed to stay and dream in
this atmosphere of the past, but War
rem was now sbeckoning her. In the
ing before large canopied tomb.
This redumbent figure is Thomas
Cecil, the Earl OF Ereter. The lady
who lies beside him on his right is his
wife. The space on his left was in
tended for his second wife. but that
lady declined to accept the inferior
place of honor"
"spunky old GIRL" was warren's
comment.
How dreadful?" whispered Helen.
"Imagine any man wanting. two wives
carved on his tombstone
We'll, they weren't overburderdel
with ,delicacys IN those days.
Now, ladies and gentlemen the
verger turned and addressed them, I'VE
have finished with the royal 4chapels.
noting the tombs- OF most interest
Those who wish to linger here may
do so.'' .*~ 49,,
Are you expected to tip this old
skater" asked Warren
"Oh, Of course not, Why he must
be a sort Of curate-look at his robe.
He'd be insulted at a tip"
Don't know about that. Haven't
found anybody over here yet that you
conon't tip"
Not Unwilling.
Then to .Heien's amazement as the
group passed out Several coins were
slipped into the sverger's hands. and
he. received them most graciousiy.
Didn't seem exactly insulted, did
he?" chuckled Warren as he drew out
a shilling.
DO let's stay here little longer
begged Helen. IT should love to go
back again : through Henry HIS
chapel
mo you don't i've had enough
dead kings for one day. II you've got
to see the Poets Corner. all right. But
that's all I'll stand for"
They made their way back to the
South Transept, then through to the
Poets Corner. - se-
"Oh. do you know what want to
see first?" asked Helen eagerly. That
hooking coupiet about Life's jest
I've forgotten how 1t soes-but it's
very irreligious. I've always wonder-
ed IL 1t really was on his tomb. Let's
look it up now"
IF it's here, we'll come across IT,
Better take them in order. that's the
only way to see anything. That's Gar
rick's monument. Tha.s impressive.
Yes, that's a mighty fine piece Of
work."
1t was Warren's first real approba-
ton. and Helen looked at it with much
interest Garrick was represented as
stepping out from behind curtain
which he opened with extended arms.
They walked on through the dusty
aisles lined with tombs. Many were
crowded back in darkened inches, but
each stone bore famous name
why. Warren, here's a bust of
Longfellow. didn't know he was
buried here"
Helen Finds Il.
He's not A monumen, in this
place doesn't always mean the mans
planted under it. Here's John Gay
Is that the guy you wanted 90 s.
''oh, yes, yes, that's it, excitediy.
and here's the Inscription" She
leaned over and read it aloud:
Life's a jest, and all things show
it; thought so once. but now.I know
it,, -
Cheerful sentiment" remarked War
rem. So. 80
Why it's irreligious. I, shouldn't
think they'd allow ii in here. Let's see
what Baedeker says-about it,,
For heavens sake put that away,
We're here now to see the abbey. You
can read Baedeker's dope when you
get home. Here's nice moldy old
tomb Of Chauer. I took a. dislike 70
that gentleman when they made me
read his Canterbury Tales. at school"
% rare Ben Jonzon," read Helen
fsom a tablet. Is that the poe
"Of dictionary and Cheshire Cheese
fame No. that was Samuel You've
got a fine memory"
Helen had now paused before tho
impressive statue Of Shakespeare:
"Gulielrno Shakespeare.
Amo Post Mortem CxxIv