Little Nicholas Page #2

I'm giving him a headache.

If I get anywhere near the cradle,

they tell me to scram.

How big is a baby?

About this high.

Then put your toys that high.

They'll make you

share your room with him.

No way, it's my room!

It's mine!

Put him in the garden.

We don't have a garden.

Then build one.

How about the garage?

Our dog sleeps there.

I wanted a bicycle, not a brother.

He'll steal your candy

and you won't be able to complain.

'Cause if you complain,

they say you're jealous and punish you.

Maybe you'll end up in the garage.

You're in trouble.

You didn't have any idea?

No. But it's true,

Dad was acting strange lately.

Like what?

Well, like he was real nice

to my mother.

For example,

he'd carry the groceries home.

He'd say, "Darling,

I don't want you getting tired."

One day, he even took the trash out

without moaning. That's unusual.

Mom?

-Yes, sweetheart?

How do you make babies?

Oh look, your father's home!

Surprise!

"For Nicholas, whose father

works so hard. Roger Moucheboume."

Mr. Moucheboume is Dad's boss.

Did you get the note

I left with your secretary?

What note?

-About my raise and promotion...

We'd talked about it.

We'll see about that later.

I have a little favor to ask you...

Mom and Dad argue a lot about him.

He's taking advantage of you.

Fine, then I'll just walk out.

Nicholas, pack up,

we're moving to a trailer.

Swell, I'll get my suitcase.

I have to admit,

Mom and Dad argue a lot.

Why didn't you have it delivered?

It cost more.

Look, where does it go?

But I thought you got a raise.

I haven't got a raise yet.

O n the little table?

I thought...

-Look, it's not sure.

O n the table or the dresser?

Then we shouldn't have bought a TV.

We're still making car payments.

Should I return it or set it down?

Don't hurry me!

I hate being hurried.

But things always work out.

Ok, put it there.

Well, usually.

Nicholas?

Yes?

Never get married.

-Ok.

Nicholas, I think you should write

Mr. Moucheboume a thank you note.

"Dear Sir..."

No, "Dear Mr. Moucheboume..."

No, that's too familiar.

"My dear Mr. Moucheboume..."

Hang on... Honey!

"Dear Sir", "Dear Mr. Moucheboume"

or "My dear Mr. Moucheboume"?

Don't shout! I'm in the kitchen.

"Dear Sir"

or "Dear Mr. Moucheboume"...

"Dear Mr. Moucheboume".

-lsn't that too familiar?

Isn't "Dear Sir" better?

-Then why ask?

Ok, write:

"Dear Sir", comma, new line,

"lt was with surprise

that I had the great surpr..." No.

"lt was with joy..."

No. "lt was with pleasure...

"that I had the great surprise..."

No. "The immense surprise..."

Why not "colossal surprise"

while you're at it?

"The great surprise...

"of receiving your lovely gift..."

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