For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for September 12, 2008
Transcript:
Elly: Honey, you have to be polite to people. You have to watch what you say! Don't just blurt out the first thing that pops into your head. Think, and THEN speak - so you don't hurt anyone's feelings. Michael: OK. Mom? Could I have a pen knife? Elly: At your age? Don't be stupid!
Thanks for the link to the letter. It makes it all clear.