9 Chickweed Lane by Brooke McEldowney for September 12, 2010

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Thorax says, "When living, as we do, on the cutting edge of life, mistakes and blunders are bound to occur. There is no way around that." Thorax says, "It is a test of a person's character to acknowledge responsibility and never to shy from admitting it." Thorax says, "On these occasions, it is good to recall the sign that rested on President Harry Truman's desk... the sign that read, 'the buck stops here.'" Thorax says, "...A reminder to all people of conscience and integrity." Thorax says, "With those four simple words emblazoned upon my soul... when a complaint comes my way, I square my shoulders, raising my voice so that all may hear me... and blame Harry Truman." Juliette says, "Well, he did insist."