Spring 1904 - An Illustrated History

SELF-SACRIFICE IS MY MIDDLE NAME

Contrary to widespread and well-founded suspicions that I care only about myself, I do (occasionally) help other people, when it is convenient for me to do so and requires no serious effort on my part. In lieu of fighting a long war with Tony and Damian, I have decided to vacate my supply centers and transfer them to Tom, who I know will put them to good use in combating Tony's Teutonic Treachery. This sacrifice on my part should also partially redress the skewed balance of power created by Craig's early-game absenteeism.

You're welcome.

FOOL ME TWICE ...

LEO: Greetings, Tony! Now if I remember correctly, you skunked me once before.

TONY: You bet I did.

LEO: So, why should I trust you again?

TONY: You shouldn't trust me. I am a skunk.

LEO: Verily! But just to make absolutely sure that I can't trust you, I'm going to trust you once more. Will you promise not to skunk me again?

TONY: No.

LEO: Good enough! (sniffs) Wait a minute ...