Peanuts by Charles Schulz for July 18, 1954

Transcript:

"I appreciate you coming over to help me, Charlie Brown..." Schroeder says as he greets Charlie Brown at the door. Charlie Brown takes off his coat.<BR><BR> "The first thing we do is get you a stool to sit on.." Schroeder announces, walking along. Charlie Brown, puzzled, follows with a "?"<BR><BR> Schroeder carries a stool in to the room and explains, "This is something I learned from Virgil Thomson."<BR><BR> "You sit right there, see, and then I'll paint your musical portrait.." Charlie Brown sits on a stool next to Schroeder's piano as directed.<BR><BR> "Right...Are you ready?" "I'm ready..this is very flattering.." Charlie Brown admits. He folds his arms across his chest.<BR><BR> Charlie Brown thinks, "Mine is they type of personality that will probably inspire an heroic symphony..."<BR><BR> "?" Charlie Brown listens, but Schroeder doesn't play.<BR><BR> Schroeder studies him. Charlie Brown blushes, thinking, "I didn't hear a thing..."<BR><BR> He turns red, waiting for Schroeder.<BR><BR> Schroeder turns around and runs out of the room. "!" Charlie Brown is surprised. [PANEL 11]: Charlie Brown sits alone and sighs.<BR><BR>