
Henrettia’s almanac said it was the first day of Spring. She searched the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa for new blossoms of any kind. She was loathed to ask, “Mr. Smarty Pants,” the Face of Everyman.

Henretta swore that she could smell Split Pea Soup. In reality it was a failed experiment; one of many that the Face of Everyman conducted in his secret laboratory. The venerable sage hurriedly concocted a series of lies to explain away the delicious smell. He asked the chef to add the soup to today’s special in the diner of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa.