Life — April 20, 1922 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "It Was Worth the Price" / "They Can't Leave Us Alone!" The comic strip depicts a dog's perspective on being confined indoors by its owner, "Aunt Julia." The narrative follows the dog's repeated escape attempts and eventual acceptance of captivity, climaxing when it finds refuge in the owner's bed. The accompanying article critiques an Albany Senate attempt to regulate used-car sales. It argues that property owners should have absolute rights to their purchases without government interference—even if those rights enable questionable behavior. The piece sarcastically questions why the government should "deprive" owners of their freedom to exploit possessions or deceive buyers. The juxtaposition suggests the comic illustrates themes of ownership, control, and resignation to constraints imposed by those claiming authority.