Peanuts by Charles Schulz for May 08, 1966

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Schroeder says, "Time out!" and walks to the pitcher's mound.<BR><BR> Schroeder says, "I just thought of something . . today is Mother's Day . . . " Charlie Brown says, "I know it is."<BR><BR> Lucy says, "What did he say? I though I heard Schroeder mention Mother's Day . . . "<BR><BR> Patty and Five join the group at the mound. Schroeder says, "Today is Mother's Day . . . We're playing baseball on Mother's Day!" Lucy says, "We should be home serving our mothers breakfast in bed!"<BR><BR> Patty says, "My mother is always doing nice things for me." Five says, "Every time my mother goes to the store she brings me a surprise." Frieda says, "My mother always sings to me before I go to sleep at night."<BR><BR> Schroeder, Patty, Violet, Five, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Freida and Shermy all stand at the pitcher's mound. Patty says, "How can we be so selfish as to spend this day away from home?" Violet says, "We're cruel and heartless." Lucy says, "We have no shame." Freida says, "We never think of anyone but ourselves!" Shermy says, "We're no good!"<BR><BR> Suddenly the whole group begings to wail.<BR><BR> They all toss their hats and gloves on the ground and shout, "We're no good! We're thoughtless! We're selfish and cruel and . . "<BR><BR> Charlie Brown stands alone and says, "Actually, I sent my mother a very nice card and a dozen pink roses."<BR><BR>