Non Sequitur - Sunday June 12, 2005 Comic Strip Licensing and Permissions

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Ordinary Basil Basil and Louise have made their escape from the fortress of Dr. Euric Von Rottweil. Racing through the thick wood surrounding the secret weapon factory, Louise cries out, "We have to find Beatrice!" Her voice quivers with fear of the worst, as she hasn't seen her beloved pteranodon since their capture. They suddenly stop as their eyes widen and jaws drop in disbelief. In a clearing just ahead is Beatrice! The mighty flying reptile has been tied down to keep her grounded and quiet. And for good reason. It's well known that pteranodons don't take kindly to captivity and voice their displeasure with a scream that can be hard for miles. Basil watches with delight as Louise rushes to unite her loyal friend. "Wow," Basil says as his smile grows broader, "what a stroke of luck!" Pondering his ordinary life, he then realizes something extraordinary. "I've never been this lucky before!" His pleasant thought is interrupted with an ear-piercing screech as Louise sets Beatrice free

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