Tales from the Crypt

Johnny Morgan of Narberth, Wales, knew he was dying from lung cancer, so he made preparations. He wrote cards and letters to his friends, but gave strict instructions that they not be delivered until after he died. A friend at his service got a letter that claimed the undertaker forgot to put a fire extinguisher in his coffin. “I told you I was ill,” another letter said. But the capper — so far — is a series of post cards delivered to friends emblazoned “Wish you were here.” (Reuters) ...Some people just insist on having the last word.