Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson for December 28, 2018

I’ve heard the phrase “black gold” used in a context of uncertain political correctness. Now I don’t know whether to be offended by pink gold.

Similarly, in my missionary service for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I received an envelope addressed to me with someone else’s letter which meant the someone else received an envelope addressed to them with my letter.

Is that a Dakota-esque unique orn?

A Unicorn waving his freak flag. Wonder of wonders.

The only gold I see is Florence’s mane.

Marigold’s look of delighted anticipation is so completely adorable that I totally forgive yesterday’s abusive copypasting.

His Lordship seems to have come to terms with the situation pretty quickly.

They’re going to have to find Lord Splendid Humility and explain the situation. It does look like a nice ring, though.

Perhaps Marigold could make it up to Phoebe by giving her a trumpet (that’s a horn) – and it would entertain her parents also…

What, Unicorns aren’t infallible and perfect gift givers? Oh the, um, Unicornity!

There may be a troll or a pixie who has been unknowingly (to Marigold) magically afflicting Marigold at intervals. This same sort of thing happened once before, some time ago, when Phoebe and Lord Splendid Humility received switched Valentine cards from Marigold…