Peanuts by Charles Schulz for October 14, 1962

Transcript:

Linus leans on a cushion and says, "There's never anything to do!"<BR><BR> Lucy watches tv. Linus approaches her and says, "I need something to challenge me . . . I need some new interest . . ."<BR><BR> Lucy says, "If you want a hobby, why don't you collect leaves? You can press them between the pages of a book . . ." Linus says, "That's a wonderful idea!"<BR><BR> Linus walks through the house and looks at the bookshelves.<BR><BR> Linus walks outside wearing his coat and carrying a book. Linus holds open the book and catches a leaf. Linus slams the book shut.<BR><BR> Linus walks up to Lucy and says, "Well, I did it! I've collected over a dozen different kinds of leaves!"<BR><BR> Linus continues, "My only problem came in selecting what sort of book I should press them in . . . Of course I knew it had to be a large volume . . ."<BR><BR> Linus says, "I first thought of 'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' and then I considered, 'Look Homeward Angel' But I finally decided on a volume called, 'The Prophecies of Daniel' because I felt that . . ."<BR><BR> Lucy sends Linus toppling as she shouts, "Get out of here!"<BR><BR> Linus walks away and says, "People really aren't interested in hearing you talk about your hobby!"<BR><BR>