Gil Thorp by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill for April 06, 2021

P3: Boy, couldn’t get any more stereotypical librarian than that. I’m looking for the sign that says QUIET! on her desk.

The Brito Bandito is sure a jolly fellow, isn’t he?

It’s tucked out of the way, so no one can see the counterfeit bills people print here. Oh yeah, and the free wiener coupons for the basketball games.

Zane and Mr.Burrito in the alcove? Are you inzane

P1 if you want to give a message to Zane, hike your perky little a$$ the the library yourself missy, I got work to do

P2 Another dull nondescript floor in a Milford institution that Mopman would normally have gleaming, R&W continue to show their displeasure with Mopman over last week’s great fire

P3 It’s 15 cents a copy, but pull my finger and I will give you the pass code and tell you what else goes on in that alcove

Still waiting to see what this arc is about… Is this the library whose board is losing a member because wife is transferred to Denver? Will Zane be asked to fill the vacancy?

In all reality , P 2 shows the strain of being in the Witness Protection Program is having on " Abe Brito " who in all reality is Augusta " Augy " Alvarez former high ranking drug kingpin . Note : Milford has never been any Witness Protection Program members choice to be relocated to .

I don’t know which stereotype is worse — menacing looking Brito or the librarian with her glasses, bun hairdo and severe jacket. Readers? R&W must be getting a group rate from Central Casting. Stay tuned for action in the alcove. Will Brito join the Board and expand the alcove into a full office center and business incubator that generates mucho $$$$ to balance the “books”? A real page turner — “check out” tomorrow strip.

“And is it color? Because these 20s need to look authentic!”

P3- Even the spinster daughter of Martha Pearl is a player in Milford Masterpiece Theater. “Where are the nooks and crannies Granny?”

I think Mr. Brito is upset because his jacket shrunk. It’s not long enough to cover his waist or his sleeves.

Coaches Held Hostage: Mimi, Day 15.

Panel 2 is really just a large beach ball set up on a tee waiting for the snarkers to come take their shot! 3-2-1…..

P 3.5 by the way, did you bring a burrito to tuck into my tight alcove Mr. Brito?

P4 you know, there are some unsavory characters who frequent that alcove, be sure to introduce yourself to Marty Moon, Chet Ballard, Bobby Howry, Barry Bader, Gary Soto and the others who frequent that dark corner, I think you’ll fit right in

P1, So, Insane Zane has spent the last 3 years in the library and now after years of research, he decides to give baseball another try. Makes perfect sense.

P2, Gomez is a man of few words.

P3, Hmm, does Gomez have a Thing for Marion the librarian? Stay tooned.

Talk about high-tension drama! I’m hoping he avoids a paper jam!

Mr Brito sounds as cheerful as Red Forman

So, bright eyes Baby Brito knows Zane is at the library how? Is she a stalker? And how long before Abe channels his inner (and look alike) Charles Bronson and lays waste to the smart a$$ librarian with the semi-automatic hidden under his ill fitting coat? Makes tomorrow a must read day.

At least we made it to P3 before the fickle finger of fate made an appearance; manners are missing in Milford ; What’s her point?

P 1.5: “…yeah…ok, sugar britches…”

P 3: Burrito – “does this place have a printer?” Library lady – “..yes…”

I wonder who In-Zane is battling for valedictorian???

This is the Milford library after all, the printer is located beyond the card catalogs, microfiche projector and near the teletype machine.

Girlfriend upset that invisible boyfriend is too busy to spend much time together, but she for some reason cannot study at the library with him.

P 2: “..um, hi Mr. Brito (furious clicking with keyboard)….”

P 4: “…oh hey! …by the way, the 70’s called and they want their clothes back….”

Wow, Mr. Brito hates Zane. Not sure why if his daughter never even sees him. I don’t think I’ve ever heard someone respond to “Hi there!” with “Yeah.” And speaking of yeah, yeah, today’s Mopped Up Thorp is online.

https://moppedupthorp.wordpress.com/

A couple questions:What would make Zane suspect that Mr. Brito was on drugs?Why in the world would Mr. Brito confirm that, yes, he was under the influence of drugs, while walking through a public library?This story line gets curiouser and curiouser.