Peanuts by Charles Schulz for April 08, 1973

Transcript:

Peppermint Patty and Charlie Brown sit, leaning against either side of a tree. Peppermint Patty says, "I'm sort of curious about something.."<BR><BR> She continues, "Do you think you'll ever get married, Chuck?" Charlie Brown says, ""Oh, I suppose so...just about everyone does..."<BR><BR> Peppermint Patty raises her eyebrows. She says, "What kind of girl do you think you'll marry?"<BR><BR> "Well, I always kind of hate to talk about those things because it may sound silly, but I'd like a girl who would call me, 'Poor, sweet baby.'"<BR><BR> Peppermint Patty sits up and turns around. She says, "'POOR, SWEET BABY?!!'" Charlie Brown responds, "Uh, huh!"<BR><BR> Peppermint Patty stares at Charlie Brown, who says dreamily, "If I was feeling tired, or depressed or something like that, she'd cuddle up close to me, kiss me on the ear and whisper, 'Poor, sweet baby.'"<BR><BR> Peppermint Patty walks away, waving her arm in dismissal: "Forget it, Chuck...it'll never happen!"<BR><BR> Charlie Brown looks after her as Snoopy approaches from behind.<BR><BR> SMAK! Snoopy kisses Charlie Brown. He thinks, "Poor, sweet baby!"<BR><BR>