Peanuts by Charles Schulz for August 21, 1983

Transcript:

Charlie Brown stands atop the pitcher's mound and calls to his left,"Okay, gang, let's stay awake out there."<BR><BR> A little girl turns to Lucy and asks,"Do you ever think about the creatures that were here before us?"<BR><BR> She spreads her hands and continues,"Millions of years ago, this place where we're playing ball was once covered by water...."<BR><BR> Charlie Brown leans back to pitch. He pitches, He watches as the ball is hit over his head.<BR><BR> The ball bounces between Lucy's legs as she bends over to catch it. Charlie Brown screams and cries.<BR><BR> He turns to his left and asks,"All right, Lucy, what's your excuse this time?"<BR><BR> She replies,"A fossil got in my eyes!"<BR><BR>