Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for August 15, 1991
Transcript:
Mom: Oh, Rosalyn, you're here! Good, come in! We really appreciate you coming on such a short notice. We've had terrible time getting a baby sitter for tonight. Ha ha. Maybe little Calvin here has gotten himself a little reputation. Rosalyn: Ha ha. You have the half up front? Mom:: Yes, let me get my purse...
What does “…half up front…” accomplish?