Peanuts by Charles Schulz for August 16, 1952

Transcript:

Charlie Brown sits on the ground by the tree as Shermy walks up to him. The latter asks, "How about a game of marbles, Charlie Brown?"<BR><BR> Charlie Brown stands up and replies, "That would be fine, if I could win...but I'd probably lose...then I'd get depressed...."<BR><BR> He continues, "Then I'd be real grumpy, and wouldn't talk to anyone, and I'd hate myself..."<BR><BR> He sits back down as Shermy starts to walk off. He says, "Thanks, anyway."<BR><BR>