This strip was originally published in the newspapers on November 19, 1995.
Calvin runs out of the house, late for the school bus. He makes it, but realizes he left his lunch. Mom sees the lunch and runs to give it to Calvin. They miss each other. Mom is at the bus stop, and Calvin is inside looking for lunch. Mom and Calvin finally hook up, only to see the school bus taking off. They yell at each other. Mom angrily takes Calvin to school. Mom goes into the house. Calvin realizes something. Mom sees the books Calvin left in the house when he had gone in looking for his lunch.
This strip was also published in the following books:
It's a Magical World on page 141
Calvin and Hobbes: Sunday Pages 1985-1995 on page 90
Calvin and Hobbes: Sunday Pages 1985-1995 on page 91
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