Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce for July 13, 1999

Transcript:

Nate: Hey, Derek! Time for chow! Let's hit the mess hall! Derek: Just a sec. This match is almost over. kid: This'll make twelve matches in a row I've beaten you, Derek. Nate: You beat him? He's about to beat you! Nate: Derek is six moves away from putting you in check, pal. But since he's such a nice guy, he'll offer you a draw. Derek: I didn't realize I was so close to winning! Nate: You weren't. I just wanted to get here before they ran out of pudding.