a grave mistake

CASE FILE #014

CASE FILE: A GRAVE MISTAKE

Mission Log

Duck-9 was dispatched to a local cemetery following reports of a potentially permanent clerical error.

Considering the medium involved, corrections were expected to be difficult.

The Discovery

At first, nothing appeared unusual.

Quiet cemetery. Weathered stones. Respectful atmosphere.

Then Duck-9 found it:

REST IN PEECE.

One extra “E.”

Carved in stone.

Forever.

The Investigation

Duck-9 examined the inscription, checked his notes, adjusted his glasses, and examined it again.

The findings remained unchanged.

Someone had made a typo on a headstone.

Unfortunately, there is no backspace key for granite.

Feathered Thought

Duck-9 considered the evidence carefully.

The permanence.

The craftsmanship.

The complete absence of spellcheck.

There was really only one conclusion.

What do you call a typo on a headstone?

A grave mistake.

Final Note

The investigation has been closed.

The typo has not.

CASE STATUS: Permanently filed.
ERROR STATUS: Set in stone.
REPORTER: Duck-9

Report filed.