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Calvin yells in anguish throughout the entire strip. Mom tries to explain to Calvin that she knows he doesn't like Rosalyn, but she's the only person they could get. Mom reminds Calvin she wants him on his best behavior. She tells him to do whatever Rosalyn says to, because she doesn't want to hear any horror stories when they return. Mom tells Calvin to take a breath before he passes out on the floor.

Transcript

Look, I know you don't like Rosalyn, but she's the only babysitter I could get. And you remember our talk after what happened LAST time, don't you? I want you on your best behavior tonight.You do exactly what she tells you. I don't want to come home and hear any horror stories, OK? For goodness sake, Calvin! Take a breath before you pass out on the floor!

Collected in

Scientific Progress Goes "Boink"
p. 88
The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes
p. 216
The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book
p. 85
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Book 2,p. 260
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Book 3,p. 43
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