Peanuts by Charles Schulz for November 27, 1989
Transcript:
Marcie and Peppermint Patty sit at their desks in class. Peppermint Patty says, "No, ma'am . . As the saying goes, let's not 'gild the lily.'"<BR><BR> Marcie whispers, "Actually, sir, the correct phrase is 'paint the lily.'"<BR><BR> Peppermint Patty replies, "Airbrush, varnish, spray paint . . .Who cares?"<BR><BR>
Let’s not pad the lily.