Several years ago I read a "Dennis The Menace" comic strip that caught my attention. In the first panel, Dennis with his dog, Ruff, at his side, is walking along with Margaret. Dennis is merrily pulling a red wagon, while Margaret, clutching her doll, is jabbering to the wind. In the second panel, Dennis gives Ruff a slinky, sidelong glance while Margaret's prattle continues. However, she is now speaking directly in Dennis' ear.
The third scene shows Margaret wildly pelting Dennis with her doll saying, "Dennis, you're not listening to me when I'm speaking to you."
The final panel has Dennis turning towards Margaret saying, "Margaret, I'm listening to you, it's just that I'm not paying any attention!"
Hank Ketcham

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