“THEN I STOOD OFF AND TOLD HIM TO HOLD UP HIS HANDS.”
I told my chum Pa was a coward, and we fixed up like burglars, with masks on, and I had Pa’s long hunting boots on, and we pulled caps down over our eyes, and looked fit to frighten a policeman . . . I put the cold muzzle of the ice revolver to Pa’s temple, and when he woke up I told him if he moved a muscle or said a word I would splatter the wall and the counterpane with his brains.
Peck’s Bad Boy and His Pa.
Written by George W. Peck.
Illustrated by True Williams.
W. B. Conkey Company. 1900.
Elephant's Picture Book 
Surely his pa would recognise his voice? I’m not sure quite what to make of this drawing!
You are wise! There is a great deal of hate in this family – seriously, how outrageous is it to suggest to your friend that you dress up and threaten to blow your father’s head off! Although you are confused – truth is – you have fully understood the weird drift of Peck’s Bad Boy! IT IS A VERY DISTURBING BOOK!
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