Peanuts by Charles Schulz for October 21, 1956

Transcript:

Linus stands outside. He holds a ball in his hands. He turns and looks at Snoopy.<br> <br> Linus holds the ball out to Snoopy: "Here, Snoopy...Chase the ball..."<br> <br> Snoopy races behind him as Linus leans back to throws the ball.<br> <br> As he winds his arm behind his shoulder, Snoopy reaches forward and grabs the ball in his mouth.<br> <br> Linus throws the ball, and Snoopy along with it. Snoopy is startled: "!"<br> <br> WHAM! Snoopy lands on his back with the ball still in his mouth. Linus somersalts in the air.<br> <br> Linus sits up and stares at Snoopy, who thinks, "Whew What a blow!"<br> <br> Snoopy leans back and offers the ball to Linus. He thinks, "Here, kid." as Linus stands up and reaches for the ball.<br> <br> Linus asks, "This is retrieving?"<br> <br>