More Cryptic Comic

Edgar went to early mass every Sunday. He tried to go daily, but sometimes it was not possible, or, at least, not logistically feasible. Still, he never missed Sunday. Or Wednesday. His mid week ritual included staying in church after mass to say the rosary.

Father Ralph came to notice Edgar's alliterally literally religious routine. After each Wednesday mass, as Father Ralph retreated from the altar, he would acknowledge Edgar's devotion with a wan smile and the slightest nod of his head. He would often linger briefly in the back of the church, basking in the comfort of Edgar's faith. God is good.



One Wednesday, Edgar sat in the same general area he typically always sat in for mass, but at the end of mass, untypically,he got up to leave without saying the rosary. His typical serene smle was replaced by an untypical mild grimace.


Noticing this unusual turn of events, Father Ralph approached .
"Is everything all right, Edgar," he said. "I see your not stayng to say the rosary."


Slightly startled, Edgar responded, "Toothache, Father; I'm going to the dentist. I'll be back tomorrow to say the rosary and try to fill the gaping hole that is my soul."

"Fine," said Father Ralph. "I'm going to be a Monsignor someday. And, me brother is a horses arse."



Heh, heh, heh.