Peanuts by Charles Schulz for October 27, 1985

Transcript:

Linus stands on the doorstep and reaches up to ring the bell. A voice comes from within the house, it says,"I'll get it..."<BR><BR> Linus says,"Good Morning, sir..my name is Linus Van Pelt...Halloween will soon be here, and I'd like to tell you a little about the 'Great Pumpkin'"<BR><BR> The voice says,"Pumpkins? No, we ain't bought any pumpkins yet..."<BR><BR> Linus puts up his hand and says,"Well, what I really meant was.." The voice interrupts,"Hey, Estelle, are we gonna buy any pumpkins this year? Yeah, Halloween is comin'!"<BR><BR> Linus says,"But I'm not..." The voice continues,"There's a kid here selling pumpkins..."<BR><BR> Linus spreads his hands and continues,"No, I just want to tell you about the 'Great Pumpkin', and how he..." The voice interrupts,"Okay, if they're great, I'll order a couple...hey, Estelle, bring my wallet, will you?"<BR><BR> The voice concludes,"Just a minute, kid...I'll give you five bucks, an' you can deliver the pumpkins later, okay?"<BR><BR> Linus looks at the reader with the money in his hand. He walks up to Lucy, who is sitting on the bean bag watching t.v. He says,"I never realized evangelism could be so profitable!" says,"<BR><BR>