Peanuts by Charles Schulz for September 21, 1958

Transcript:

Charlie Brown stands in a helmet, facing a football. "You should try some 'place-kicks'..." Lucy advises.<br> <br> "Why don't you let me hold the ball for you, Charlie Brown?" she asks, as Charlie Brown carries the ball away.<br> <br> Charlie Brown faces her: "DO YOU THINK I'M CRAZY? Do you think you can fool me with the same trick every year?" he demands.<br> <br> "Oh, I won't pull the ball away, Charlie Brown..I promise you..I give you my bonded word!" Lucy swears.<br> <br> "All right, I'll trust you..I have an undying faith in human nature!" Charlie Brown announces as he walks off. Lucy kneels on the ground and props up the football. <br> <br> "I believe that people who want to change can do so, and I believe that they should be given a chance to prove themselves.." he declares as he runs.<br> <br> "AAUGH!" Charlie Brown yells as Lucy swipes the ball away, sending Charlie Brown flying up into the air.<br> <br> WUMP! He lands with a thud on his back.<br> <br> Lucy leans over him and announces, "Charlie Brown, your faith in human nature is an inspiation to all young people.."<br> <br>