Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for July 20, 1980

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Phone: Ring!! J.J: Here we go again... Joanie: I suppose I have to get that. J.J: If you would. Joanie: J.J, you have to talk to him. It's the fifth time he's called, honey. J.J: *sigh* Okay, okay... Zeke: J.J? J.J: What is it, Zeke? Zeke: Hey, man, I've been trying to get you all week. J.J: I know. What do you want? Zeke: I wanted to apologize, man. I know your trip out here turned into a real bummer, and I just wanted to say I'm sorry. J.J: It's too late for that, Zeke. Zeke: Hey, man, don't say that. I'm going to change. I promise, really, man. I'm turning over a new leaf. J.J: How do you mean, Zeke? Zeke: Well, like, I'm not burning down any more houses. I'm through with that. J.J: Oh, Zeke, if only I could be sure you really mean it!