What in the world just happened here? In one panel we have a bright and alert Farley with John’s hands positioned around his head and neck and in the very next panel, Farley has collapsed on John’s leg. What did John to do Farley to make him collapse like that? Did he do what it looks like he did?
Also why is John saying all these things he does not know because he wasn’t there? It seems almost as if he is preparing a story to tell to other people and making sure everyone agrees, which Elly and Gramma Carrie readily do in the 3rd panel. Highly suspicious.
Now that I think about it, “He’s exhausted” sounds like the perfect alibi.
However, before I go too far, let’s consider the possibility that this is not what it looks like and Farley collapsed for some other reason, like he was so shocked that John complimented him, he passed out and he is actually alive and well. If that’s the case, we have a few things to look forward to.
We can look forward to seeing April taken to the hospital ER to be treated for scratches, cuts and hypothermia. Will they call in the paramedics or drive her themselves? Maybe they will have to answer some potentially embarrassing questions from the doctor in order to explain how April managed to get in the raging river water in the first place.
We can look forward to seeing Farley taken to the vet hospital emergency room with more questions. We will get to see how embarrassed John is when he recounts just how many minutes Farley was down there holding April before someone came down to help.
We can look forward to seeing the neighbours stop by to make sure April is okay and to tell them what a good dog Farley is when he is not in their trash or impregnating their dogs.
Of course, if we don’t see any of those things, then I am sticking with my original idea. It’s not April’s fault. It’s not Elly’s fault. It’s the fault of one John Patterson and he is trying to cover it up.
Will anyone shed any actual droplets coming out of their eyes? I know the readers will, but will any of the characters be shown crying? Gramma Carrie mentions it, but will anyone actually do it? It will be interesting to see if happens.
There are no spoilers. All of that was planned and announced by the author herself.
That is true. I remember back in 1995 when was reading a newspaper article interview with Lynn Johnston talking about this story with April and Farley before the comic strip had even been published. The result was that there was no surprise for me, because the author had already spoiled it even back in 1995.
What in the world just happened here? In one panel we have a bright and alert Farley with John’s hands positioned around his head and neck and in the very next panel, Farley has collapsed on John’s leg. What did John to do Farley to make him collapse like that? Did he do what it looks like he did?
Also why is John saying all these things he does not know because he wasn’t there? It seems almost as if he is preparing a story to tell to other people and making sure everyone agrees, which Elly and Gramma Carrie readily do in the 3rd panel. Highly suspicious.
Now that I think about it, “He’s exhausted” sounds like the perfect alibi.
However, before I go too far, let’s consider the possibility that this is not what it looks like and Farley collapsed for some other reason, like he was so shocked that John complimented him, he passed out and he is actually alive and well. If that’s the case, we have a few things to look forward to.
We can look forward to seeing April taken to the hospital ER to be treated for scratches, cuts and hypothermia. Will they call in the paramedics or drive her themselves? Maybe they will have to answer some potentially embarrassing questions from the doctor in order to explain how April managed to get in the raging river water in the first place.
We can look forward to seeing Farley taken to the vet hospital emergency room with more questions. We will get to see how embarrassed John is when he recounts just how many minutes Farley was down there holding April before someone came down to help.
We can look forward to seeing the neighbours stop by to make sure April is okay and to tell them what a good dog Farley is when he is not in their trash or impregnating their dogs.
Of course, if we don’t see any of those things, then I am sticking with my original idea. It’s not April’s fault. It’s not Elly’s fault. It’s the fault of one John Patterson and he is trying to cover it up.