Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for May 17, 1998

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Cathy: Here stands another independent, driven to financial ruin by the giant chains. Then: Needed a roll of paper towels. Bought a roll of paper towels. Now: Needed a roll of paper towels. Went to the home superstore and bought $250 of paper towels, napkins, cups and toilet paper. Then: Needed a roll of tape. Bought a roll of tape. Now: Needed a roll of tape. Went to the office superstore and bought $300 of office supplies. Then: Needed a bar of soap. Bought a bar of soap. Now: Needed a bar of soap. Went to the bath superstore and bought $400 of lotions, soaps, sponges and accessories to redecorate my bathroom. Then: Needed a dog bone. Bought a dog bone. Now: Needed a dog bone. Went to the super store and bought $175 of dog combs, brushes, flea treatments, toys, bones, snacks, a bed, and an ergonomically correct canine feeding system. Then: Needed a book. Bought a book. Now: Needed a book. Went to the book superstore and bought $200 of books, a decaf latte', bag of biscotti and a travel mug.