Saturday, February 21, 2026

Not-So-Intrepid Traveler

 

Holly Belle (from the other room): Nathan and John Martin! Come in here! 
John Martin: Oh dear, is that an 'I'm upset' come in here, or just a regular one?
Nathan: I'm not sure.  It's always so hard to tell with her.

Nathan: What's up, Holly Belle?
Holly Belle: I want to show you all this nifty travel gear that Daddy John bought me.

John Martin: Um, I think we've already seen it.
Holly Belle: Yes, but you need a better look.
And I need to explain it all to you.
Nathan: >Sigh<

Holly Belle: This valise was a Christmas present.  I love how nice and roomy it is.
Isn't it cute?  Sparkly--just like my personality.
John Martin: Yes, very sparkly.

Holly Belle: And look at this travel mug that Daddy John found in South Dakota.
You know, it's very important to stay hydrated while traveling.
Nathan: You don't say.

Holly Belle: He also found this spiffy cowgirl hat.  Perfect for my travels out west.
John Martin: <She looks like Marshal Dillon from Gunsmoke!>

Nathan: Well, it's all very nice Holly Belle, 
but there's just one thing--you never go anywhere.


Holly Belle: Oh, sure, Nathan!  
It's just like you to come up with some trivial little detail to shoot down my plans!


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