I came to the bridge which few may pass. “Pass!” cried the keeper, but I laughed, saying, “There is time;” and he smiled and shut the gates. To the bridge which few may pass came young and old. All were refused. Idly I stood and counted them, until, wearied of their noise and lamentations, I came again to the bridge which few may pass. Those in the throng about the gates shrieked out, “He comes too late!” But I laughed, saying, “There is time.” “Pass!” cried the keeper as I entered; then smiled and shut the gates.
