Word: skeezix
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Most notable violator of that rule is Frank O. King, who draws "Gasoline Alley" for the Chicago Tribune Syndicate. Fourteen years ago grey-haired Cartoonist King singled out his favorite character, fat Bachelor Walt Wallet, surprised him one morning with a fondling infant on his doorstep. Thus Skeezix. As years rolled by Frank King let Skeezix grow out of babyhood. Meanwhile Walt had become prosperous, married his comely neighbor Phyllis Blossom. With careful delicacy Cartoonist King shielded her form and feelings during pregnancy until, six years ago, Baby Corkleigh ("Corky") was born to the Wallets. While Skeezix lengthened into gangling...
...entrust my baby to you, confident it will be cherished and cared for. I know all about Skeezix . . . and the love and devotion he has had at your hands for long years. . . . There is nowhere else in the world I would leave such a treasure...