At first we get the latest entry in the running joke that Elly is unable to brush anyone’s hair (Elizabeth’s or Farley’s) without hurting them.
As for the punchline, this actually makes some sense. Elizabeth’s Grade One teacher was the awful Miss Blais who was mean to her. Her Grade Two teacher was Mrs. Kinney, who was portrayed as a bungling incompetent. Elizabeth has not had a decent teacher yet, so I can see why she might not be looking forward to school.
At first we get the latest entry in the running joke that Elly is unable to brush anyone’s hair (Elizabeth’s or Farley’s) without hurting them.
As for the punchline, this actually makes some sense. Elizabeth’s Grade One teacher was the awful Miss Blais who was mean to her. Her Grade Two teacher was Mrs. Kinney, who was portrayed as a bungling incompetent. Elizabeth has not had a decent teacher yet, so I can see why she might not be looking forward to school.