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Francis, the comic strip

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Francis, the comic strip
Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo, Francis and Gabby are taking a little vacation.

by Pat Marrin

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July 1, 2021

Editor's note: Pat Marrin, the cartoonist behind Francis, the comic strip, is taking the month of July off. Francis and his friends will be back in August. 

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