Drawing 139
2009-07-21
(Over earset) I repeat, the mayor has been located. (Pause) Mr. Mayor, we've been searching for you all day. You've already missed three meetings.
THE MAYOR:
Reggie. (Long pause) Reggie. I have never been one to desire lemonade, but I have always desired to desire it. Enough was enough—today is the hottest day of the year; and so I positioned a glass of lemonade atop a stool. I stare from this distance. (Pause) IN a few more hours, I will desire lemonade.
SECURITY DETAIL:
Sounds like a recipe for heat stroke. I'll take you inside.
THE MAYOR:
Reggie, “health” is a lot more than just “the general well-being of body and mind.” It also consists of desiring lemonade, even if you don't like it.
SECURITY DETAIL:
Okay, Mr. Mayor.