Peanuts by Charles Schulz for April 19, 1970

Transcript:

Linus walks up to Sally, who stands outside, holding a balloon.<BR><BR> "That's a nice balloon," Linus says. "Thank you.."<BR><BR> "What does it do?" asks Linus. Sally looks at the balloon and says, "It doesn't do anything except maybe fly if I let go of it.."<BR><BR> Linus walks behind Sally. He suggests, "Why don't you paint the word 'love' on it, and let it fly off someplace?"<BR><BR> They are inside. Sally holds a paintbrush. She bends in front of Linus, who holds the balloon, which now reads, 'LOVE'. Linus says, "This may change the life of the person who finds it..." Sally adds, "Maybe some person who is depressed will find it, and be encouraged to carry on."<BR><BR> They watch as Sally lets go of the balloon and it drifts upwards. "Maybe some great leader will find it, and be inspired to seek world peace." Linus says. DSally cries, "Go, balloon! Carry your message of love!"<BR><BR> They smile as the balloon drifts farther up.<BR><BR> The balloon drifts down over a grassy hill.<BR><BR> "?" A bird stares at the balloon on the ground in front of him.<BR><BR>