Here Lies

"Here Lies" by Howard Wandrei is a short story filled with humor and irony about friendship. It tells the tale of Chauncey and Old Shep, two older friends who live simple lives in connected log houses. Their close friendship is tested when Chauncey considers marrying their housekeeper, Celia, creating awkwardness between them. The story follows Chauncey as, after the mysterious death of Old Shep, he decides to bury him in a crypt he had originally built for himself and marks the grave with a funny message that represents their friendship. The story ends with a funny twist, showing Chauncey trying to talk to Shep's ghost and focuses on how Chauncey's struggle to be heard adds humor to the story.

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