Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for November 05, 1978

Transcript:

Zeke: Operator? I'd like to make a long distance call to Washington D.C. Voice: A love one, sir? Zeke: Hardly. Mr. Duke? This is Brenner, your caretaker... Duke: Yeah, what is it, Brenner? I got a game starting in ten minutes. Zeke: I was just wondering if you had used the house lately, sir... Duke: Yeah, I flew in for a few days last week, what's the problem? Zeke: Well, I think the place is going to need a few repairs again. Duke: What for? Everything looked fine to me. Zeke: Well, the front windows are all shot out, and it looks like there was a small fire in the guest room. Duke: Oh, right. I had some problems getting the grill started. Zeke: Also, the carpets are knee-deep in pizza crusts and beer bottles. Duke: Okay, listen, Brenner. Fix the windows yourself, and then call the cleaners and have them come out and steam the rugs. Zeke: Okay. Now what about the dead moose in the front hall? Duke: The maid can handle it. Look, I gotta run...