Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for July 31, 1989
July 30, 1989
August 01, 1989
Transcript:
Calvin: Off to work, eh, Dad? Dad: Yep. Calvin: It sure is a nice day. The kind of day just made for sitting under a tree and reading a good novel cover to cover, don't you think? Too bad that's a luxury at your age. Well, maybe you can do it when you're 65. I'm sure you'll be that old before you know it. Enjoy your day at work. Dad sure is surly in the mornings.
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